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Event:
Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 51 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Rolla. No joy for Fiso on that attempt.
Rolla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiso defends it nicely.
Malaki Fiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Rolla.
Fiso closes the distance and clinches up with Rolla, looking for a takedown. Fiso pushes Rolla against the ropes but Rolla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Fiso gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Rolla
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.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rolla 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.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fiso is working for a kimura but Rolla is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rolla has his foot on Fiso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiso works his way back into a safe position though.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla 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.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Fiso preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Rolla
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Rolla passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (5) Rolla
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso trying to control here.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T4#
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (4) vs (11) Rolla
Fiso tries to escape but Rolla has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiso for a finish. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiso for a finish.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiso is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Fiso is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolla gets his way!
#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Fiso, looking for the choke.
Rolla not allowing Fiso to control his hands. #SUB2#
Fiso is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiso for a finish. #T6##SUB2#
Rolla looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rolla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fiso breaks Rolla's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (6) vs (16) Rolla
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rolla's best efforts.
Fiso wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (6) vs (19) Rolla
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fiso turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (19) Rolla
Fiso wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T8#
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (21) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Fiso is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position. #T9##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Fiso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Fiso looking to control.
Rolla pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolla is aware though and is defending well.
Rolla trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fiso looking to control.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiso is staying active underneath Rolla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Fiso trying to control here.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Fiso trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (24) Rolla
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla fails to advance to Fiso's back.
Fiso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Rolla is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is staying active underneath Rolla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Fiso wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Fiso gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 24 to 8. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 50 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Alvarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez 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 working a defensive guard here.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Fiso has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez postures up.
#SUB2#
Fiso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
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 controlling the position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself. #SUB2#
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Fiso is trying to hold Alvarez in close to prevent damage but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiso tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB2#
Fiso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Fiso
Alvarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvarez is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?#T6#
Fiso is stalling here. Alvarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (6) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Alvarez wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Fiso 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 is not content to let Alvarez control the position.#T7#
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Fiso wants to control the action here but instead Alvarez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (9) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (9) vs (6) Fiso#T8#
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fiso passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T12#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura here.
Fiso is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alvarez reverses the position - he's now on top in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (11) vs (6) Fiso#T14#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 49 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso looks for a takedown but Clubber sprawls well.
Clubber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fiso manages to circle out of the way.
Fiso shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.#TD#
Clubber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fiso on his heels. He'll look to pass Fiso's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fiso there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Fiso
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiso tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso 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 is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Clubber controls the action.
Fiso just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiso staying busy and making it hard for Clubber to control.
Clubber not allowing Fiso to control his hands.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Clubber has the hooks in. Fiso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiso's body.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clubber not allowing Fiso to control his hands. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Fiso tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Clubber is not going to allow Fiso to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Clubber is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
Fiso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Fiso right now.
Clubber trying to control.#T5#
Fiso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
Fiso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Fiso holds of for dear life.
Clubber prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Clubber is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso can't escape the position.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clubber jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (11) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Clubber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clubber controls the position from side control.
Clubber trying to control the position but Fiso is working away. #T9#
Fiso gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clubber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (14) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber tries to control but Fiso wriggling away. #T12#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (17) vs (0) Fiso
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.#T13#
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fiso breaks Clubber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (2) Fiso
Clubber pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (5) Fiso#T14#
Fiso wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clubber won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 49 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiso is defended easily by Curls.
Fiso sets himself, and Curls steps forward looking for the clinch! Fiso avoids it this time.#TD#
Curls gets caught napping as Fiso dives in and scores a takedown. Curls manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Curls
Fiso trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #T1#
Fiso stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Curls keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Curls has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curls keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T4#
Fiso stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Curls
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fiso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Fiso moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Curls
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Curls tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.#T6#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Fiso can't control as he wanted to and Curls manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso uses his free foot to push down on Curls's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Curls. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (10) vs (0) Curls#T7#
Fiso looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Curls prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Curls is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Curls doesn't allow it. #T9#
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T10#
Curls tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Curls is just holding on here. Fiso manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (13) vs (0) Curls#SUB#
Fiso has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Curls pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Fiso tightening his grip on Curls, looking for the choke.
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.#T11#
Curls just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Curls just looking to survive in the bad position.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fiso is controlling the position but Curls somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Fiso content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Curls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls controlling Fiso's posture. #T13#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Curls looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (13) vs (2) Curls#T14#
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso 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.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is trying to control the position but Curls postures up. #SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (13) vs (5) Curls
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 48 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 14 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but Schaubi shows good takedown defense.
Schaubi tries to counter with a clinch but Fiso shakes him off and moves away.
Fiso shoots for a double leg takedown but Schaubi sprawls well. He's pushed Fiso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fiso drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is really struggling to control Schaubi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schaubi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
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.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso passes Schaubi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Schaubi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Fiso from advancing position. #T3#
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
Schaubi trying to control here.
#T4#
Schaubi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Schaubi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso trying to control but not successfully.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Schaubi 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 tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T5#
Fiso tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schaubi keeps control of the position easily here as Fiso tries to buck him off.
Will Schaubi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fiso just trying to survive but Schaubi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiso turns into Schaubi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) Schaubi
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Schaubi has Fiso pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Schaubi 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.#T7#
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T8#
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi has Fiso pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Schaubi seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Fiso trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T10#
Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.#T11#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is fighting to break Schaubi's control of his arms but Schaubi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso is pressing down on Schaubi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schaubi is holding on for now.
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (4) vs (8) Schaubi#T12#
Schaubi tries to keep control of the position but Fiso is staying busy.
Schaubi controlling from the back.
Schaubi trying to control momentarily.
Fiso rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schaubi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schaubi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Schaubi is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Schaubi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away. #T14#
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schaubi is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Schaubi not doing much here.
Schaubi prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 8 to 4.
Abu Schaubi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 95
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 47 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 40 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Trump. No joy for Fiso on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fiso or perhaps it was just good defense by Trump, which made it look bad.
Trump shoots in and drives through. Fiso sprawls well.#TD2#
Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Trump
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
#T1#
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fiso looking for a guillotine here but Trump defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Fiso has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trump is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fiso. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Trump
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Fiso is not content to let Trump control the position.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump taking a breather here.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it. #T5#
Fiso wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Trump is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB2#
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Fiso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Fiso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T7#
Trump trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiso's guard.
Trump prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trump prevents Fiso from improving his position.#T8#
Fiso trying to control here.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso moves into full guard.
Fiso looking to control but Trump passes into half guard.
Fiso desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Trump is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now. #T9#
Trump prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (8) Trump
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape. #T10#
Trump manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (0) vs (11) Trump#SUB2#
Trump is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fiso has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fiso trying to control the position but Trump manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fiso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trump's guard. Nice work there by Fiso.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (11) Trump#T11#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiso pushes down on Trump's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Fiso is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Fiso is taking a breather. Trump says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Trump trying to control the position.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Fiso prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump trying to control here.
#SUB#
Fiso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is stalling here. Trump is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trump has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (2) vs (15) Trump
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 15 to 2.
Donald Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 47 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fiso tries to keep at a distance but Trump has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trump tries to score a body lock takedown but Fiso shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trump has Fiso pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fiso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trump gets underhooks to prevent Fiso's takedown attempt.
Fiso tries for a takedown but Trump manages to get underhooks.
Fiso has Trump pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Trump manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fiso.
Trump is looking for a takedown.
Trump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fiso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Fiso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trump is trying to defend but Fiso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #T1#
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Fiso prevents Trump from improving his position.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
Trump is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Fiso prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Trump controlling the position.#T4#
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Fiso#T5#
Fiso is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump 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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T6#
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (7) Fiso
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso trying to control the position but Trump is working away. #T7#
Fiso looking to control but instead Trump has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape. #T9#
Fiso is trying to control here but Trump has managed to regain half guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso stalling.
Fiso is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Fiso prevents Trump from improving his position.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
Trump controlling the position well.
Fiso is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Trump recovers full guard.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso passes into half guard. #T12#
Fiso is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Trump reverses the position - he's now on top in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (12) Fiso
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
Fiso is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trump tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Trump is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (15) Fiso#T14#
Fiso trying to control but Trump is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump reaches up and holds on to Fiso to control the position.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 15 to 4.
Malaki Fiso is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 47 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito leaves Fiso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiso shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
Fiso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandito defends well and Fiso ends up having to push Bandito into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bandito gets underhooks to prevent Fiso's takedown attempt.
Fiso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bandito is defending well.
Fiso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fiso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Fiso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bandito! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Bandito
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso slows the pace down.
Bandito is not content to let Fiso control the position.
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Fiso advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso is stalling here but it's allowed Bandito to get half guard.
Bandito trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bandito keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Bandito actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Bandito recovers full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bandito has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso is fighting to break Bandito's control of his arms but Bandito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (0) Bandito#T6#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso has knee on belly momentarily but Bandito bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fiso moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (12) vs (0) Bandito#T7#
Fiso trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Bandito felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T8#
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.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso is really struggling to control Bandito but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Bandito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Fiso passes Bandito's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Bandito is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Bandito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito looking to control.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.#T12#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is pushing down on Bandito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandito is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Bandito wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandito is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Fiso controlling the pace. #T14#
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Fiso is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Fiso wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 47 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Gracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gracias tries to sprawl but Fiso drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiso to get the leverage.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Gracias recovers full guard. #T1#
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Fiso passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias controlling the position well.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracias won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracias is pulling down on Fiso's head to control his posture. #T4#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T6#
Gracias controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiso moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (0) Gracias#T7##SUB#
Gracias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Fiso controls the action.
Fiso is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Gracias staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control. #T8##SUB#
Fiso is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracias is defending well though. Fiso let's go of the attempt for now.
Fiso is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso gets his hands free as Gracias looks to control.
Fiso is trying to control but Gracias is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Fiso tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Fiso looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso fails to move to back control. #T10#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso tries to control but Gracias wriggling away. #T11#
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Fiso wants to control the action but instead Gracias gets a body lock and reverses into Fiso's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (2) Gracias
Fiso 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.
Fiso wants to control but Gracias passes easily into half guard.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracias is now in half guard.
Well, if Gracias 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.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?#T13#
Fiso tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (10) vs (5) Gracias
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14##SUB2#
Gracias swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fiso is now in Gracias's guard. A big mistake from Gracias there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (5) Gracias
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 46 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 29 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold feints and as Fiso raises his hands in defense, Toehold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Toehold#SUB#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is 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.
Fiso is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Toehold
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Toehold is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling 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.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Fiso trying to control from Toehold's half guard. Toehold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T3#
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (7) Toehold#T4#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso prevents Toehold from moving into mount.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Toehold working away.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T5#
Fiso controls the position for a moment.
Fiso tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (2) vs (9) Toehold
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold fails to advance to Fiso's back.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Fiso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Fiso tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Toehold postures up.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (12) Toehold
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toehold's best efforts.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Toehold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (15) Toehold
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (2) vs (18) Toehold
Fiso tries to break free.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.#T10#
Toehold is riding his opponent, not letting Fiso buck him off.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Toehold just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toehold.
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Fiso right now.
#T11#
Toehold is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Toehold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toehold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (18) Toehold
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (20) Toehold
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T12#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up. #SUB#
Fiso looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Toehold has picked Fiso up and slammed him! Fiso can't keep hold of the triangle and Toehold manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (23) Toehold#T13#
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toehold's best efforts.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Toehold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Fiso wants to control the position but Toehold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (26) Toehold
Fiso wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 26 to 4.
An out of breath Tommy Toehold 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 89
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 46 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 54 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso feints and as Diesel raises his hands in defense, Fiso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Diesel
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diesel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control the position but Diesel is working away. #T1#
Fiso takes a little break here. Diesel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fiso trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Fiso controls the position from side control.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Diesel#T2#
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 Diesel is having none of it.
Fiso is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
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.#T3##SUB#
Fiso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diesel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (2) Diesel
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Fiso pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diesel stalling.
Diesel is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Diesel#T5#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T6#
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T7#
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #T8#
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T10#
Fiso is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.#T11#
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Fiso trying to get back to full guard but Diesel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (7) Diesel#T12#
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Diesel tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel 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 working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 45 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trump sprawls well. Trump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Trump instigates a clinch.
Trump can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Trump has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiso clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Fiso
Trump is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
Trump tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiso pushed the leg off.
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fiso is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Trump gets his hands free. #T1#
Fiso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trump's guard. Nice work there by Fiso.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Fiso
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Trump pulls Fiso in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiso from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T2#
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso forces his way into 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!
Trump is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now. #T5#
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Trump as he works his way to full guard.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Fiso controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trump defends well.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Trump advances to half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Trump moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (2) Fiso
Trump takes a little break here. Fiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump just content to control the position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy. #T10#
Fiso holds on to Trump's head and controls the position momentarily.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Trump working away.#SUB#
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Trump! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Fiso has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 30 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nickal! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Fiso
Nickal wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Fiso is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nickal's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickal 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.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal keeps Fiso under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso working away.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #T1#
Fiso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nickal's legs.
Fiso is staying tight to Nickal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickal stops Fiso from passing to mount. #T2#
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso is staying tight to Nickal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickal is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Nickal instead regains half guard.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #T3#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it. #T4#
Fiso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Fiso jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nickal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal struggling a bit here.
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 trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso working away.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiso taking a breather here. #T6#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso working away.
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Nickal denies him. #T7#
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso is staying tight to Nickal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nickal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiso is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Fiso is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T10#
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso won't allow Nickal to sweep him here. #T11#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (9) Fiso
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Nickal postures up.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T13#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Fiso looking to control.
Nickal pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Fiso 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 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 45 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
O Reilly gets caught flat footed, as Fiso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) O Reilly
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Reilly is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Reilly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) O Reilly#T1#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso managing to control the position.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso has his hands on O Reilly's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Fiso continues to stall.
O Reilly won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
O Reilly trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Reilly controls the pace.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T3#
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso managing to control the position. #T4#
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Fiso keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
O Reilly 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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) O Reilly
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but O Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) O Reilly
Fiso keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (4) O Reilly
Fiso trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso is fighting to break O Reilly's control of his arms but O Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T7#
Fiso passes O Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
O Reilly is doing well to control the position and prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso controlling the action here.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #SUB#
Fiso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Fiso is looking to pass O Reilly's guard but actually O Reilly recovers to full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
O Reilly working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
O Reilly has Fiso pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
O Reilly controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
Fiso wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
O Reilly is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controlling from the top position. #T12#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly has Fiso pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (4) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Reilly is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face as Fiso controls the position.
O Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
O Reilly is trying to improve his position.
O Reilly struggling a bit here.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Fiso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 45 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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Fiso working away.
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Gracias wants to control but Fiso postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracias is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him. #SUB#
Fiso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracias wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Gracias tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias is letting Fiso control him for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.#T2#
Gracias is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso working away.
Fiso trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Fiso works to advance to full mount. Gracias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso wants to control but instead Gracias manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Fiso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Fiso eventually gives up the hold.
Fiso trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Fiso is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Fiso prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracias's legs.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Fiso is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso slows the pace down.
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.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (11) vs (0) Gracias
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso fails to advance to Gracias's back.
Fiso mounts Gracias! Really nice guard pass there! #T8#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso is stalling here but it's allowed Gracias to get half guard.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Gracias tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracias controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (2) Gracias
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiso defends it well.
Fiso trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (11) vs (5) Gracias
Gracias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fiso is holding on tight.
#T13#
Fiso tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (11) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias trying to control momentarily.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Gracias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 44 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Trump
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trump has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump 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.#T1#
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiso postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Trump keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Trump
Fiso tries to hold on but Trump postures up.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (2) vs (7) Trump
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Trump is looking to control Fiso but Fiso is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (7) Trump#T5#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (9) Trump
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (9) Trump#T6#
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trump won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Trump is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Trump to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso stalling.
Fiso wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #T8#
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (6) vs (13) Trump
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Trump gets his hands free.
Trump keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
Trump doesn't have the hooks in and Fiso manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (13) Trump
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Fiso advances to half guard. #T10#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Fiso is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso not doing much here.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trump is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (11) vs (13) Trump
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.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Trump 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.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is taking a breather. Trump says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump is positioning himself well to prevent Fiso advancing to mount.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Fiso trying to control from Trump's half guard. Trump has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 13 to 11.
Our winner, Donald Trump, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 43 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Fiso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clubber to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Fiso
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso is continuing to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T1#
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Clubber won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Clubber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiso's guard.
Fiso trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Clubber trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber stalling. #T4#
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Fiso trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Fiso trying to get back to full guard but Clubber takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (0) Fiso
Clubber avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.#T5#
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Fiso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#T6#
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Fiso is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Fiso controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber 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 wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clubber is now in half guard. #T8#
Clubber wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Fiso wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso has a hand on Clubber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clubber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (11) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away. #T9#
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (14) vs (0) Fiso#T10#
Clubber is not going to allow Fiso to sit and survive in this position.
Fiso is really stuck here.
Clubber gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiso 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 wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Clubber has the hooks in. Fiso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Clubber controls the position.
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
Clubber is looking to control Fiso but Fiso is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clubber is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Fiso buck him off.
Fiso tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
Clubber controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip. #T13#
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
#SUB#
Clubber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fiso defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Clubber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiso trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Fiso tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Fiso buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 80
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 43 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toehold quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Toehold
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
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.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is taking a breather. Toehold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Fiso not doing much here.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it. #T2#
Toehold tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Fiso controlling the pace.
Fiso is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
Toehold managing to control the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T5#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold managing to control the position.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Toehold#T7#
Toehold wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiso wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Fiso stalls from top position.
Toehold is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T9#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Toehold seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold trying to remain calm as Fiso controls from the top position.#T10#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to get an arm triangle but Toehold is defending well.
Toehold stops Fiso from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso controls the position.#T11#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Fiso is staying tight to Toehold's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Toehold prevents Fiso from improving position.
Fiso trying to control the position but Toehold is working away. #T12#
Toehold regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fiso's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Toehold won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Toehold is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Toehold controlling the position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 28 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 43 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Fiso
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal postures up.
#T1#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Nickal stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso passes into half guard. #T2#
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (5) Fiso#T3#
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Nickal doesn't allow it.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Fiso looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.#T6#
Fiso wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (4) vs (8) Fiso#SUB2#
Fiso tightening his grip on Nickal, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Nickal prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiso gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Nickal tries to buck him off.
Fiso is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Fiso wants to control the position but Nickal frees himself and scrambles - Fiso manages to regain control in side control.
Nickal holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #T10#
Nickal seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
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.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nickal trying to remain calm as Fiso controls from the top position.
Fiso trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fiso tries to move to mount but Nickal blocks the move with his legs.
Nickal is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Nickal prevents Fiso from moving into mount.
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso taking a breather here.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T14#
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso is looking to pass Nickal's guard but actually Nickal recovers to full guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 8 to 4.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 78
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 52 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 43 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Fiso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diesel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Fiso
Diesel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (6) Fiso
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso wants to control but instead Diesel manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diesel's thigh. Diesel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Diesel 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.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Diesel pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Diesel pulls Fiso in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiso from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T4#
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.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel controlling the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Fiso pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
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!#T6#
Diesel is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T7#
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Fiso trying to control from Diesel's half guard. Diesel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T9#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
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.
Fiso is continuing to stall.
Diesel is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Fiso
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 42 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
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.
Fiso 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.
Toehold trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T1#
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso 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.#T2#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Fiso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toehold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toehold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toehold stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Fiso 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.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Fiso has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T7#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Toehold passes into half guard.
Toehold is keen to just control but Fiso is a slippery customer.#T8#
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Fiso working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toehold's best efforts.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
#T10#
Fiso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiso looks to move to half guard but instead Toehold has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (10) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T11#
Fiso tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (13) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to escape the position.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Toehold controls the position.
Fiso 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 trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fiso tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Fiso trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fiso is really stuck here.
Good control from Toehold.
Fiso is really stuck here.
Toehold controlling from the back.#T13#
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Fiso manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (13) vs (2) Fiso
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Fiso trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to control the position.
Fiso trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Tommy Toehold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 41 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burroughs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fiso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) Burroughs
Fiso prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #T1#
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso regains half guard.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Burroughs prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiso has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiso wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burroughs stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position. #T5#
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso 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.#T6#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso 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.#T7#
Fiso has his hands on Burroughs's head, controlling the position.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is pulling down on Burroughs's head. It's preventing any offense from Burroughs, at least for the moment.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Burroughs
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Burroughs is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso wants to control the action but instead Burroughs gets a body lock and reverses into Fiso's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (5) vs (6) Burroughs
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (6) Burroughs#T10#
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Fiso trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burroughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Fiso pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (7) vs (10) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is trying to break free.
#T13#
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burroughs.
Fiso tries to escape but Burroughs has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Burroughs has got one arm under Fiso's chin. This could be trouble... Fiso trying to control the other hand but Burroughs gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fiso has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
An out of breath Joshua Burroughs 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 73
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 41 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 33 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiso is fending him off so far but Fiachna persists. Nope, Fiso circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Fiso shoots in and bounces Fiachna off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard.
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.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiso stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Fiachna#T1#
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiso trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiso moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away. #T2#
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (0) Fiachna
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Fiso keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Fiachna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Fiachna is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fiso is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiachna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Fiachna wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
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.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#T7#
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. #T8#
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiachna is controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso passes Fiachna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna 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 looking to pass the guard.
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. #T10#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiso passes Fiachna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiso controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (10) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Fiachna struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fiachna biding his time, controlling Fiso.
Fiachna is looking to control Fiso but Fiso is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Fiachna won't let him.
Fiso is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiachna.
#T12#
Fiso breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiachna controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso looking to control.
#T13#
Fiso seems keen to control Fiachna's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna looking to control.
#T14#
Fiachna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso postures up.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 41 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 35 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiso. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Trump changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trump tries to clinch but Fiso is having none of 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiso is defended easily by Trump.
Trump is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trump displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump leaves Fiso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fiso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trump pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trump darts in looking for a takedown but Fiso gets double underhooks and turns Trump into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trump enables Fiso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trump manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Trump
Trump trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Fiso postures up.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Trump pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T2#
Trump keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T3#
Trump is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump controlling Fiso's posture.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Trump#T4#
Trump preventing the sweep.
Fiso controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Trump
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trump wants to hit a sweep here but Fiso passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trump there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (2) Trump#T5#
Fiso can't control as he wanted to and Trump manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Trump is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trump trying to control here.
#T6#
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trump trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Trump holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Trump is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position. #T8#
Trump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trump.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Trump has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Trump trying to control the position.
#T9#
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
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. #T10#
Trump has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trump is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (4) Trump#T11#
Trump postures up.
Trump stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (7) Trump
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso seems a little lost for a moment, as Trump dominates the positioning.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso gets back to half guard.#T12#
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso trying to control but Trump postures up.
#T13#
Fiso tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Trump is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Fiso preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Fiso trying to control here.
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Trump 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Fiso gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kamenev as Fiso shoots in.
Kamenev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fiso.
Fiso doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev counters by clinching up.
Fiso goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Kamenev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fiso to the mat! Fiso manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Fiso 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
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.
Fiso is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Fiso is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is trying to hold Kamenev in close to prevent damage but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Kamenev#T3#
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso manages to get back to half guard.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (8) Kamenev
Kamenev working away.
Kamenev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fiso will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fiso tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T5#
Fiso wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but Fiso denies him. #T6#
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Kamenev takes a little break here. Fiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (10) Kamenev
Fiso trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kamenev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T9#
Kamenev prevents Fiso from improving position.
Fiso is staying tight to Kamenev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
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.
Kamenev is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso staying calm.
Kamenev is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Kamenev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fiso.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Kamenev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (5) vs (14) Kamenev
Fiso wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Fiso tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (5) vs (17) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but Fiso is staying busy.
Kamenev is not going to allow Fiso to sit and survive in this position.
Kamenev is riding his opponent, not letting Fiso buck him off. #T13#
Kamenev wants to control the position but Fiso frees himself and scrambles - Kamenev manages to regain control in side control.
Fiso tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso trying to remain calm as Kamenev controls from the top position.
A control attempt from Fiso but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (5) vs (19) Kamenev
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso gets back to half guard.#T14#
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Kamenev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fiso reverses the position - he's now on top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (19) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 19 to 7.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 39 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso gets a double leg takedown into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso stands and throws Gracias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso controlling from side mount.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Gracias is not content to let Fiso control the position. #SUB2#
Fiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fiso.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T3#
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T4#
Fiso pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias keeping hold of Fiso's head, controlling as best he can.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracias! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (8) Fiso
Gracias stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fiso's lack of action.
Fiso wants to advance to full mount but Gracias doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracias trying to control the position here.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracias presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso is controlling Gracias's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Fiso wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso 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 won't allow Gracias to pass to mount.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Fiso is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (9) vs (8) Fiso
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working. #T10#
Gracias gets to mount! Fiso was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (11) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Fiso has given up his back. Will we see Gracias going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (14) vs (8) Fiso
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso staying busy and making it hard for Gracias to control.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiso trying to control but not successfully.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
#T12#
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracias controls the position.
Gracias is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (14) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracias controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Our winner, Helio Gracias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 44 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 39 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Fiso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Fiso
Archer controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Archer pulls Fiso in to control the position.
Archer 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.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stalling.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #T1#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Fiso is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Fiso trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Fiso controlling the action here.#T2#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer trying to control here.
Archer is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer controlling the position well.
Fiso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T4#
Archer managing to control the position.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer managing to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Archer is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Archer has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Fiso stalling.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Archer is controlling Fiso's trapped leg to prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Fiso is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer trying to control here.
Archer won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Archer is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Fiso prevents Archer from improving his position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard. #T12#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Archer pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Archer pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 38 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Curls defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiso.#TD2#
Curls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Curls
Curls prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is controlling Curls's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Curls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Fiso is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T1#
Fiso controlling the position well.
Curls trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is positioning himself well to prevent Curls advancing to mount.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Curls seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiso trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the position here. #T3#
Curls won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiso looking to control but Curls passes into half guard.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
Curls prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso trying to control but Curls postures up.
Fiso is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso wants to control the position but Curls says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Curls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T5#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Curls moves into full mount! Fiso won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Curls
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (0) vs (8) Curls
Fiso tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (8) Curls
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso pushing down on Curls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (2) vs (12) Curls#T7#
Fiso is really stuck here.
Fiso breaks Curls's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (12) Curls
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (14) Curls
Curls won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T8#
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Fiso controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Curls postures up.
#T9#
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso has his hands on Curls's head, controlling the position.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T11#
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (14) Curls
Fiso is taking a breather. Curls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (6) vs (18) Curls
Fiso is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Curls taking a breather here.
Fiso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (18) Curls#T12#
Curls is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Fiso trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (20) Curls
Curls wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T13#
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Curls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiso's guard.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Fiso gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Curls wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso wants to control the position but Curls says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is looking to pass Fiso's guard but actually Fiso recovers to full guard.
Curls postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 20 to 8.
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 38 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Curls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiso is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Curls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiso is trying to drag Curls to the mat but Curls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fiso is trying to drag Curls to the mat but Curls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fiso has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Curls clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Curls
Curls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiso's guard. Nice work there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Curls
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso 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.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Curls wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#T2#
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (2) Curls
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.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Curls looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to control.
#T3#
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls pulls Fiso in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiso from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curls pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Curls is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso prevents Curls from improving his position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T6#
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Curls
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Curls to control.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Curls is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Fiso moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (12) vs (2) Curls
Curls trying to control the hands but Fiso breaks the grip.
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
Curls is keeping busy.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Fiso is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Fiso working for the choke. #T9#
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.
Curls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiso's guard. Nice work there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (4) Curls
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Curls won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Curls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#T12#
Curls trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curls trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T13#
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso looking to control.
#T14#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (4) Curls
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (6) Curls
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
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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Event:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 38 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McCain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fiso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) McCain
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso gets full guard.
McCain advances to half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso keeping hold of McCain's head, controlling as best he can.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Fiso is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.#T2#
McCain prevents Fiso from improving his position.
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCain is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso keeping control of the position.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
McCain is keen to just control but Fiso is a slippery customer.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.
Fiso is not content to let McCain control the position.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is pulling down on McCain's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain, at least for the moment.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T5#
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) McCain
Fiso pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCain trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain gets full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
McCain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (4) McCain
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso trying to control the position but McCain is working away. #T7#
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCain is not content to let Fiso control the position.
McCain keeping his opponent close.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCain.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
McCain 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.
Fiso wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Fiso is pushing down on McCain's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCain is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Fiso is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving. #T11#
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (4) McCain
Fiso looking to control but instead McCain has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
McCain is doing well to control the position and prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso prevents McCain from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fiso. #T12#
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is trying to control. McCain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
Fiso is taking a breather. McCain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is not content to let Fiso control the position.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 37 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiso. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee 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.
Fiso has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.#TD#
Lee has hold of one of Fiso's legs. Fiso is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.#T1#
Lee trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee controlling the action here.#T2#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Fiso trying to control the position.
#T3#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to control.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Fiso is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Fiso looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Fiso controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Lee trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso controlling the position well.
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Lee is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Lee not doing much here.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee passes into side control, despite Fiso's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Fiso
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T11#
Fiso controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Fiso tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso 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.#T12#
Lee prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Fiso has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Lee content just to control the position here. #T13#
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso prevents Lee from taking his back.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 36 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee 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.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiso quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T1#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Fiso defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee controlling the action here.
Fiso trying to control but Lee postures up.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T2#
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Fiso wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#T5#
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee passes into side control, despite Fiso's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Lee tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position. #T6#
Fiso tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Lee trying to control the position but Fiso is working away.
Lee controls the position from side control.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (10) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T8#
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso 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.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (10) vs (4) Fiso#T9#
Fiso wants to control but Lee manages to buck him off and is now in Fiso's guard! Nice work there by Lee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Fiso
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso 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.
Lee wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso struggling a bit here.#T11#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (17) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Fiso wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso holds on to Lee around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (20) vs (4) Fiso
Lee has the hooks in. Fiso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Fiso is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Fiso turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (6) Fiso
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (20) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Fiso is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (20) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso can't control as he wanted to and Lee manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
A very excited looking John Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 35 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Miyagi feints and as Fiso raises his hands in defense, Miyagi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miyagi pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyagi prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to get back to full guard here but Miyagi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Miyagi#T1#
Fiso is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (0) vs (7) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Miyagi 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.#T2#
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Miyagi trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Fiso tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso reaches up to try and control the position but Miyagi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fiso rolls and tries to escape and now Miyagi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (0) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Fiso rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiso trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Good control from Miyagi.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiso's body.
Fiso can't escape the position.
#T6#
Fiso trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Fiso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fiso is trying to break free.
Fiso turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but Miyagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiso to get the leverage.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Miyagi is positioning himself well to prevent Fiso advancing to mount.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Further stalling from Fiso.#T9#
Fiso is stalling here. Miyagi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miyagi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (2) vs (14) Miyagi
A lull in the action here as Miyagi stalls from top position.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Miyagi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is being controlled here.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyagi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fiso tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
Miyagi controlling the position. #T11#
Fiso tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.
Fiso being controlled for a moment.
Fiso prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fiso struggling a bit here.#T12#
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso prevents Miyagi from improving position.
Fiso is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
Miyagi controlling the position. #T13#
It looks like Miyagi 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.
Fiso tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiso's legs.
Miyagi working away.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Fiso trying his best to control but Miyagi has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (2) vs (16) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiso is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Miyagi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (2) vs (19) Miyagi
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 35 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nickal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso just content to control the position.
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.
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (9) vs (0) Nickal
Fiso forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (12) vs (0) Nickal
Fiso controlling the position well here. Nickal rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Nickal buck him off. #SUB#
Nickal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Nickal tries to break free.
#SUB#
Fiso is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nickal is defending well though. Fiso let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.#T4#
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Nickal tries to buck him off.
Fiso wants to control the position but Nickal frees himself and scrambles - Fiso manages to regain control in side control.
Nickal stops Fiso from passing to mount.
Fiso moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Fiso wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Fiso advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (14) vs (0) Nickal
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso trying to control but Nickal is having none of it. #T6#
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
Fiso looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso is trying to control here but Nickal has managed to regain half guard.
Fiso is taking a breather. Nickal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Nickal is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (17) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (20) vs (0) Nickal
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Nickal buck him off.
Nickal can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Nickal right now.
#SUB#
Fiso looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Nickal is controlling Fiso 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (20) vs (2) Nickal#T8#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Fiso controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Fiso is controlling Nickal's posture.
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.
Fiso is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Fiso is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard. #T10#
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#SUB#
Fiso looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickal has picked Fiso up and slammed him! Fiso can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickal manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (20) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (20) vs (7) Nickal
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but Fiso doesn't allow it. #T12#
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiso tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Fiso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Well, if Nickal 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.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Nickal wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 20 to 7.
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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Event:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dukat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat 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.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat trying to control the position here.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
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.
Dukat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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!#T1#
Dukat looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dukat working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
Dukat is pulling down on Fiso's head to control his posture. #T2#
Fiso won't allow Dukat to sweep him here.
Dukat wants to control the position but Fiso says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dukat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso passes Dukat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Dukat tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Dukat trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Dukat is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Dukat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Dukat won't allow it.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Fiso trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the action here. #SUB#
Dukat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Dukat tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Dukat trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso prevents Dukat from improving his position.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dukat is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Fiso prevents Dukat from improving his position.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Fiso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukat sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom. #T7#
Dukat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso controlling from side mount.
Dukat sneaks back into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Dukat is working away.
Fiso is just content to waste time from the top position. Dukat takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fiso has gone for a leg lock! Dukat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fiso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (5) Fiso#T8#
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso 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.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to control.
#T9#
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukat controls the pace.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (7) Fiso
Dukat is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Dukat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Dukat is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso prevents Dukat from improving his position.
Dukat wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Dukat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Dukat is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Dukat defending well.
Dukat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dukat looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Dukat defends it.
Dukat is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Dukat is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Dukat tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso looking to control but Dukat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Fiso avoids the attempt from Dukat to control.
Fiso tries to control but Dukat wriggling away.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Dukat is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dukat can't escape the position.
#T14#
Dukat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dukat is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso trying to advance position but Dukat counters by regaining guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (4) vs (10) Fiso
Dukat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 10 to 4.
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fiso napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Fiso
Borgia takes a little break here. Fiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Borgia working away.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia stalling.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#T2#
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Fiso gets full guard.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso has his hands on Borgia's head, controlling the position.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Fiso wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Borgia trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Fiso#T5#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso 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 tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Borgia slows the pace down.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiso is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia just content to control the position. #T7#
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position. #T8#
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Borgia wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Fiso is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Fiso is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Borgia is staying active.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia slows the pace down.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position. #T10#
Borgia controls the position.
Borgia working away.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Fiso is being controlled here.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Borgia controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is controlling Borgia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso gets full guard.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Fiso is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fiso wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Fiso tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Fiso is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Fiso is defending well.
Borgia prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Borgia is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it. #T14#
Borgia prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 43 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiso.
Fiso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fiso somewhat.
Ottke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ottke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Ottke
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.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Ottke prevents Fiso from improving his position.#T1#
Fiso gets full guard.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Fiso keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ottke is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso continues to stall.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Fiso is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Fiso seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T8#
Ottke won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Ottke stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Ottke
Fiso is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Fiso tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#T11#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke taking a breather here.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Ottke wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Fiso is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it. #T13#
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Ottke controls the position.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T14##SUB2#
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke controls the position from side control.
Fiso tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dukat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fiso tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dukat is in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The House Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Dukat trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
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.#T2#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat preventing the sweep.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass. #T4#
Fiso pulls Dukat in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dukat stalling.
Dukat moves into full mount! Fiso won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Dukat
Fiso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (5) Dukat
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Dukat wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso won't allow Dukat to sweep him here. #T6#
Dukat is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dukat gets full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dukat wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dukat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso pushing down on Dukat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso is keen to just control but Dukat is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dukat actively working from the bottom here.
Dukat wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso controlling the action here.#T9#
Fiso wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Dukat won't allow it.
Fiso is thwarting Dukat's attempts to control the position.
Dukat keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dukat is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Dukat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Fiso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dukat is just riding it out for now. Fiso eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (5) Dukat
Fiso wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy.
Dukat tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position. #T12#
Fiso trying to control the position but Dukat is working away.
Dukat tries to improve position but can't.
Dukat trying to remain calm as Fiso controls from the top position.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Dukat blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dukat tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Dukat is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position. #T13#
Dukat is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face as Fiso controls the position.
Dukat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
Dukat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (5) Dukat
Dukat is looking for a sweep.
Fiso wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face as Fiso controls the position.
Dukat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dukat is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukat avoid being mounted?
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Dukat defending well.
Fiso is trying to control. Dukat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dukat wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
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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Event:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 33 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Curls did well to prevent Fiso getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Curls
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Curls
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Fiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Curls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Curls is not content to let Fiso control the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Curls denies him. #T1#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Curls wants to control but Fiso postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Fiso trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Curls#T2#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Curls prevents Fiso from taking his back.#SUB#
Fiso has hold of Curls's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Curls manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso takes Curls's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Curls is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (0) Curls
Fiso is trying to control but Curls is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T4#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (13) vs (0) Curls#T6#
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Curls is really stuck here.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Fiso continues to hold on tight.
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Further stalling from Fiso.#T8#
Fiso struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fiso is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Curls wants to escape the position.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.#T9#
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Curls buck him off. #SUB#
Fiso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Curls has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Fiso looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Fiso gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Curls.
A lull in the action here.
Curls is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
#SUB#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Curls is really stuck here.
Curls just looking to survive in the bad position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Curls really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Fiso's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Curls is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
#T12#
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiso gets his hands free.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Curls tries to break free.
Fiso has good solid back control here.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.
Fiso biding his time, controlling Curls. #T13##SUB#
Curls is having to fend off submission attempts from Fiso, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fiso doesn't have the hooks in though and Curls manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (13) vs (2) Curls
Curls being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (15) vs (2) Curls
Fiso trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso pushing down on Curls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Curls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Curls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 17 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Fiso persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee 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.
Fiso tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiso's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (6) vs (0) Fiso
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee controlling from mount.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Lee content just to control the position here.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lee controlling from mount.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Fiso can't escape the position.
#T5#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee controlling from mount. #T6#
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Fiso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (9) vs (0) Fiso#T7#
Lee biding his time, controlling Fiso.
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee trying to control momentarily.
Fiso trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Lee controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fiso is trying to break free.
Lee controls the position.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Fiso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Fiso 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.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiso's body.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Fiso manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Fiso#T10#
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (16) vs (2) Fiso#T11#
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiso for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
Lee is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee is controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T13#
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Fiso trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fiso stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (4) Fiso#T14#
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 31 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fiso shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Fiso
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Fiso is looking to pass into half guard but Cruz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cruz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cruz postures up.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Fiso looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Cruz stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (2) Fiso#T3#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz takes a little break here. Fiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Fiso is trying to control but Cruz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (8) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz trying to control the position but Fiso is working away. #T6#
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso seems a little lost for a moment, as Cruz dominates the positioning.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (10) vs (2) Fiso
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Fiso 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.#T7#
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Cruz prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Fiso tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Fiso tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Fiso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T10#
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position 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. #T12#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
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.
Cruz controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Cruz pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso passes into half guard. #T14#
Cruz is controlling Fiso's trapped leg to prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Michael Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 31 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias wants to clinch up but Fiso keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Fiso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fiso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso tries to move to mount but Gracias blocks the move with his legs.
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracias prevents Fiso from improving position.
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.
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso slows the pace down. #T2#
Fiso trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Fiso controls the position.
Gracias looks to move to half guard but instead Fiso has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracias is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (9) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso controls the position.#T3#
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Gracias tries to buck him off.
Gracias trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Fiso controlling the position well here. Gracias rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5##SUB#
Fiso working for the choke.
Good control from Fiso.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracias staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control. #T6#
Gracias just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Gracias is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiso gets his way!
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Gracias
Fiso working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Gracias seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Fiso has a hand on Gracias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (5) Gracias
Fiso has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (9) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (8) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias 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.#T10#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (14) vs (8) Gracias#T11#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Fiso is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Fiso controlling the pace. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
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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Event:
CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 37 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 31 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Archer tries to sprawl but Fiso drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Fiso
Archer won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Archer manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer trying to control the position.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Fiso stalling. #SUB2#
Fiso wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T4#
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiso prevents Archer from improving his position.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position. #SUB2#
Archer makes his way to full guard, as Fiso worked for a kimura.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T6#
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso postures up.
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7##SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiso stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Fiso is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Fiso prevents Archer from improving his position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. #T10#
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso controlling from mount.
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.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T11#
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.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso wants to take Archer's back here but Archer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Archer wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso trying to control but Archer is having none of it. #T12#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Archer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13#
Archer is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Archer looking to control.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiso is defended easily by Helvig.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stalling. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Fiso prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it. #SUB#
Fiso seems to be looking for submissions.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.#T2#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig 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.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Helvig
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.#SUB2#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiso defends it easily.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
Helvig looking to control.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Helvig#T5#
Fiso tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
Helvig is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Fiso tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Helvig wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Helvig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Helvig won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (9) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB2#
Fiso preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Helvig. #SUB2#
Helvig has got his arm under Fiso's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fiso has spun round into Helvig's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (6) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fiso has passed into half guard!
#T8#
Helvig tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Helvig looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fiso has picked Helvig up and slammed him! Helvig can't keep hold of the triangle and Fiso manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (14) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso tries to move to mount but Helvig blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Helvig is not content to let Fiso control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Helvig wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso is taking a breather. Helvig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Helvig is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig gets full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Helvig is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso controlling the action here. #T13#
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (17) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (19) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Helvig is holding on tight.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso dives in and scores a takedown into McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso stands and throws McCain's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Fiso
McCain tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain wants to control but Fiso postures up.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCain has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Fiso stalls from top position.
McCain stops Fiso from passing to mount.
McCain is letting Fiso control him for a moment. #T2#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working.
McCain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiso off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (4) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso wants to escape the position.
McCain trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but McCain keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Fiso breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (7) Fiso
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
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. #T4#
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (6) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso 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.#T5#
Fiso keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (9) vs (7) Fiso
McCain controls the position from side control.
McCain working away.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (12) vs (7) Fiso#T6#
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCain wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
McCain tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiso is positioning himself well to prevent McCain advancing to mount.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
McCain wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (12) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso postures up.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (14) vs (9) Fiso
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
McCain is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
McCain trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Fiso is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is controlling McCain's posture.
McCain forces his way into half guard.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso 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.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away. #T11#
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (14) vs (13) Fiso
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCain's body.
#SUB2#
Fiso working for the choke. #T12#
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiso is hanging on to McCain's back as he tries to escape.
McCain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
McCain trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
McCain tries to break free.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T13#
McCain is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Fiso tightening his grip on McCain, looking for the choke.
McCain is trying to break free.
What can McCain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Fiso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McCain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T14#
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McCain is really stuck here.
McCain staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
McCain is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McCain breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (16) vs (13) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 16 to 13.
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 29 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin tries for a takedown but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Merlin
Fiso is concentrating on defense, preventing Merlin from advancing position.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Fiso has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Merlin won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso controlling Merlin's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Merlin won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T2#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Fiso 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.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Fiso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T4#
Fiso has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Fiso wants to hit a sweep here but Merlin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fiso there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Merlin
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlin prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Merlin looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Merlin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (8) Merlin#T6#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso regains half guard.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Merlin prevents Fiso from improving his position.#T7#
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso 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.
Merlin pushes down on Fiso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Merlin prevents Fiso from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T9#
Fiso is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Fiso is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin trying to control the pace.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position. #T10#
Merlin prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (4) vs (8) Merlin
Fiso is trying to stick to Merlin's back but Merlin is turning into Fiso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merlin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (10) Merlin
Merlin passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T11#
Fiso controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (13) Merlin#T12#
Merlin working away.
Fiso tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Merlin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (4) vs (15) Merlin
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso holds on, trying desperately to control.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Merlin prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Fiso prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso controlling the position for now.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 10
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 29 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fiso showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Wasselach
Wasselach wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasselach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasselach keeps working.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Wasselach is defending well. #T1#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasselach keeps working.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fiso seems to be working for a kimura but Wasselach defends the submission attempt.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Fiso is thwarting Wasselach's attempts to control the position.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Wasselach recovers full guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Wasselach is keeping the position.
Fiso won't allow Wasselach to sweep him here.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Wasselach#T3#
Wasselach stops Fiso from passing to mount.
Fiso is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wasselach's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Wasselach denies him.
Fiso trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Fiso is staying tight to Wasselach's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Fiso tries to move to mount but Wasselach blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso slows the pace down.
Wasselach can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Wasselach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Wasselach is looking for a sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position but Wasselach is working away.
You can see the frustration on Wasselach's face as Fiso controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Wasselach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wasselach's face as Fiso controls the position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Wasselach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Fiso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wasselach's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wasselach for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Wasselach instead regains half guard.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Wasselach is having none of it. #T7#
Wasselach trying to control here.
Wasselach is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (0) Wasselach
Fiso fails to advance to Wasselach's back.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso trying to control but Wasselach is having none of it. #T8#
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Wasselach is squirming around nicely.
Fiso controlling from mount. #SUB#
Fiso jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wasselach manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T9#
Wasselach being controlled for a moment.
Wasselach is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasselach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wasselach is not content to let Fiso control the position. #T10##SUB#
Fiso goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wasselach has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fiso but great work by Wasselach. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (8) vs (4) Wasselach
Wasselach is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Wasselach has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy.
Fiso is not content to let Wasselach control the position.#T11#
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso is trying to control but Wasselach passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (7) Wasselach
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasselach is staying tight to Fiso's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wasselach trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
What's Fiso going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wasselach controls the position from side control.
Fiso wants to control but Wasselach postures up.#T13#
Wasselach staying calm.
Let's hope that Wasselach 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.
Wasselach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Wasselach working away.
Wasselach tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Wasselach controls the position from side control.
Fiso tries to bench press Wasselach off him but Wasselach keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face as Wasselach controls the position.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Wasselach moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPGC 9
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fiso feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fiso napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
What's Fiso going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fiso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Fiso trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Kersikov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fiso's thigh. Fiso counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov postures up.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T4#
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso 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.
Fiso seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Fiso 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.#T5#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Fiso is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Fiso trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov pulls Fiso in to control the position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Fiso controlling from the top position. #T10#
Fiso passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position 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. #T13#
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Kersikov seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WPGC 8
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Priest looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Priest
Fiso won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso 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.
Fiso trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Fiso is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Priest fending off the submission attempt from Fiso. #T2#
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Priest buck him off.
Fiso is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Fiso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) Priest
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T3#
Fiso is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest postures up.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Fiso pulls Priest in to control the position. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Priest won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso 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.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (7) Priest
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Fiso looks to move to half guard but instead Priest has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (4) vs (9) Priest
Fiso 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.
Priest is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (12) Priest
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso is controlling Priest's trapped leg to prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest 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.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is trying to keep Priest in close.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Priest stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso controlling Priest's posture.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Fiso pulls Priest in to control the position.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Priest wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy. #T11#
Priest is controlling the pace.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Fiso won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fiso is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is pressing down on Priest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (12) Priest
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Priest controlling Fiso's posture.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (12) Priest
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T14#
A lull in the action here as Fiso stalls from top position.
Fiso wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso prevents Priest from improving his position.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 12 to 9. Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WPGC 7
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 33 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boesku slaps away a takedown attempt from Fiso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fiso dives in for a single leg takedown but Boesku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Boesku is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fiso is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Boesku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boesku is defending well.
Boesku prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Fiso is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Boesku can't fight it off and eventually Fiso manages to take the fight to the floor. Boesku looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Boesku
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Boesku trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Fiso won't allow Boesku to sweep him here.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku trying to control the position here.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso passes Boesku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boesku is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Boesku won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Boesku controlling the position well.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiso prevents Boesku from improving his position.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Boesku
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T5#
Fiso looking to control but instead Boesku has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boesku is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso prevents Boesku from improving his position.
Fiso stalling.
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.#T6#
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Boesku manages to get to full guard.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Boesku 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.
Boesku is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T8#
Fiso stays in close to Boesku's body and controls the position.
Boesku working a defensive guard but Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boesku tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Boesku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boesku! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Fiso wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Fiso wants to take Boesku's back here but Boesku is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso is looking to work his way around to Boesku's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Boesku to control.
Boesku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling from mount. #T10#
Boesku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (11) vs (0) Boesku
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boesku is still trying to improve position.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Fiso prevents Boesku from getting the reversal.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Fiso prevents Boesku from getting the reversal.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Boesku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Boesku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Boesku tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Fiso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boesku has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boesku! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (2) Boesku
Fiso keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass. #T13#
Boesku controlling from the top position.
Boesku trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso 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.#T14#
Boesku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boesku is looking to advance position but Fiso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (15) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (15) vs (4) Boesku
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso has his hands on Boesku's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPGC 6
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 26 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fiso lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Fiso
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fiso postures up.
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!
Cubbedge is really struggling to control Fiso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Fiso
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Fiso pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T1#
Cubbedge passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T4#
Fiso looking to control.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fiso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (4) Fiso
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Fiso
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is pushing down on Fiso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiso is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Fiso gets back to full guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T9#
Fiso is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Fiso controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (6) Fiso
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position. #T10#
Fiso is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cubbedge .
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge 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.
Fiso pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiso.
#T11#
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Fiso seems to be looking for submissions.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Cubbedge is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.#T12#
Fiso is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
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.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working. #T13#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Fiso is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (9) Fiso#T14#
Fiso trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 9 to 4.
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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Event:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fiso pinned against the ropes. Fiso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fiso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fiso is trying to defend but Chai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Chai
Fiso controlling the position well.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Fiso is 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Chai
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fiso doesn't defend quickly enough and Chai has managed to lock this one up! Can Fiso escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dragon Li Chai!
Our winner, Dragon Li Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.5
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Priest closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiso quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Fiso
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso wants to control but Priest postures up.
Fiso sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Priest 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fiso wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Priest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Fiso wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest postures up.
Fiso has Priest pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso controlling Priest's posture.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is trying to keep Priest in close.
Priest wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5##SUB2#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Fiso#T6#
Fiso tries to bench press Priest off him but Priest keeps the position.
Priest moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso is letting Priest control him for a moment.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Priest has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (10) vs (0) Fiso
Priest trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest controlling the action here. #T8#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest controlling the action here.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (10) vs (2) Fiso#T10#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Priest is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but Priest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiso to get the leverage.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (5) Fiso
Priest is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Fiso trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiso content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Priest won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Priest controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (8) Fiso
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest wants to control but Fiso postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WPGC 3
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fiso circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiso. #TD2#
Fiso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Fiso
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Fiso taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Chai holding on.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chai tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai tries to control but Fiso manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (7) Fiso
Chai tries to break free.
Chai just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiso has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiso is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3#
Chai turns into Fiso and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fiso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fiso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fiso! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Fiso trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
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 prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai trying to control here.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away. #SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #T5#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Fiso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (14) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but Chai is having none of it. #T6#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Chai doesn't allow it.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Fiso stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T9#
Chai controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Fiso trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Fiso postures up.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Chai keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T10#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiso defends it easily.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (17) Fiso
Fiso wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Chai tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso fails to advance to Chai's back.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard. #T14#
Fiso postures up.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (17) Fiso
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looking to control but Chai passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiso is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 38 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiso.
We've been told by Brown 's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fiso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiso.
Antonio Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Fiso sprawls well.
Fiso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiso. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown shoots in but Fiso avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fiso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Fiso finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso not doing much here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Brown is trying is best to control the position here.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Fiso is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Fiso
Brown is not content to let Fiso control the position. #T4#
Fiso slows the pace down.
Brown is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fiso is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.#T5#
Brown tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso wants to take Brown 's back but he can't do it this time.
Brown tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Fiso tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso trying to control but Brown is having none of it. #T7#
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Fiso fails to advance to Brown 's back.
Fiso trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
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!
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.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fiso.
Brown wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.#SUB2#
Fiso working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Fiso wants to take Brown 's back here but Brown is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Fiso trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Brown has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fiso's lack of action.
#T12#
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Fiso prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #T13##SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown controlling the position well.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Brown won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (10) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Antonio Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Fiso vs The Reverend
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
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 40 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski shows good takedown defense.
Ignatowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fiso swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.#CL2#
Ignatowski pushes Fiso up against the cage in a clinch.
Fiso tries for a takedown but Ignatowski manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Ignatowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ignatowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Ignatowski is continuing to stall.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Fiso is really struggling to control Ignatowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fiso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski 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 wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso 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.#T2#
Fiso pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski postures up.
#T4#
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso 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.#T5#
My spies in BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.#T7##SUB#
Fiso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Fiso eventually gives up the hold.
Ignatowski won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh. Ignatowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T8#
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T9#
Ignatowski controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T11#
Further stalling from Fiso.
Ignatowski stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso continues to stall.#T13#
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (5) vs (4) Ignatowski
Fiso seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso trying to advance position but Ignatowski counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
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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Event:
CWC 329
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 39 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rob tries for a takedown but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Fiso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rob looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Rob
Fiso working away.
Fiso takes a little break here. Rob wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso works to advance to full mount. Rob defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Rob
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rob regains half guard.
Fiso is taking a breather. Rob says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Rob preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rob won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Rob keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob is controlling Fiso's trapped leg to prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Rob wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso controlling the pace. #T2#
Rob has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fighting Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rob tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Rob keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rob is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rob wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rob is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rob wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Rob defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rob tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso is keen to just control but Rob is a slippery customer.
Fiso is taking a breather. Rob says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Rob tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rob! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (0) Rob
Rob working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso tries to control but Rob wriggling away.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rob is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Fiso tries to control but Rob wriggling away.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso is looking to work his way around to Rob's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rob is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso trying to control but Rob is having none of it.
Rob working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Rob 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'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.
Rob is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Fiso looking to control but Rob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rob is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rob is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Rob is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso tries to control but Rob wriggling away.
Rob slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Rob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rob has his hands clasped together around Fiso's back. He's all about the action.
Fiso stalling. #T9#
Rob gets full guard.
Fiso postures up.
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.
Rob looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rob is keeping the position for now.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Rob looking for a sweep. Not yet Rob, not yet.
Rob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso passes Rob's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.#T11#
Rob is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Rob is defending the position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (12) vs (0) Rob#T12#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Rob is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rob tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rob wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rob for as long as he can get away with.
Rob tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Fiso.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rob is looking to escape.
Rob gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 38 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fiso but Fiso pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Fiso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Jan
Fiso just content to control the position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Jan
Jan tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Jan is just holding on here. Fiso manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (9) vs (0) Jan
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.
Fiso controls the position.
I really don't envy Jan right now.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jan trying to control the hands but Fiso won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Fiso avoiding Jan 's attempts to control his hands.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
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.#T4#
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
Fiso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jan doesn't escape.
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.#SUB#
Fiso working for the choke.
Jan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fiso controlling the position well here. Jan rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Fiso not allowing Jan to control his hands.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Jan tries to break free.
Jan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Jan trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Jan is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6##SUB#
Fiso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jan trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Jan is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Jan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Jan
Jan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (2) Jan
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jan tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jan wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Fiso.#T9#
Jan is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso is taking a breather. Jan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Jan looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jan is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Jan is defending the position. #T10#
Jan trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Jan wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Jan won't allow it.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T12#
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiso prevents Jan from improving his position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Jan gets back to full guard.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Jan has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso continues to stall.#T14#
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jan controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 11 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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Event:
CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Fiso
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saldini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Fiso postures up.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
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.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Saldini working a defensive guard but Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Saldini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Saldini controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #T3#
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
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 passes Saldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saldini wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Saldini tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.#T4#
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Saldini is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Fiso
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Saldini seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saldini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (7) Fiso
Saldini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saldini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Saldini gets back to half guard.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso not doing much here.
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it. #T7#
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso trying to control from Saldini's half guard. Saldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (10) Fiso#SUB2#
Fiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saldini is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position. #T9#
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Saldini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (13) Fiso
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso takes a little break here. Saldini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Fiso staying calm.
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy. #T11#
Fiso just content to control the position.
Saldini gets back to half guard.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saldini controlling the position well. #T12#
Saldini tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is taking a breather. Saldini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Saldini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saldini is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T13#
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 13 to 0.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
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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Event:
CWC 325 - Camara vs Petersen
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
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 37 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rob closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Rob
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Rob
Rob has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Rob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso won't allow Rob to sweep him here.
Rob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Rob is keeping the position.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rob is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Rob
Rob has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fighting Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso pulls Rob in to control the position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (7) Rob
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rob wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso is letting Rob control him for a moment. #T2#
Fiso sneaks back into half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Rob is keeping busy.
Rob trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away. #SUB2#
Rob is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rob tries to pass to full mount but Fiso defends it.
Fiso controlling the position well. #T3#
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rob's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (6) vs (7) Rob
Rob is in bad spot here.
Rob keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Rob buck him off.
Rob looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Fiso.#T4#
Fiso is not going to allow Rob to sit and survive in this position.
Rob is trying to break free.
Fiso has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Rob preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
I would not like to be Rob right now.
#T5#
Fiso has the hooks in. Rob is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Fiso tightening his grip on Rob, looking for the choke.
Rob is really stuck here.
Fiso has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Fiso is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rob is defending well though. Fiso let's go of the attempt for now.
Rob is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Rob tries to buck him off.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rob trying to control the hands but Fiso won't let him.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Rob pushed the leg off.
Fiso is not going to allow Rob to sit and survive in this position.
Rob tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
#T7#
Fiso controls the position.
Rob tries to break free.
Good control from Fiso.
I really don't envy Rob right now.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Fiso is hanging on to Rob's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Fiso is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rob defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Fiso working for the choke. #T8#
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rob's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Fiso looking for the RNC.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rob is trying to break free.
#T9#
Good control from Fiso.
Fiso trying to control.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Rob is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Rob buck him off.
Fiso avoiding Rob 's attempts to control his hands.
Fiso controlling the position well here. Rob rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rob breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (9) Rob#T10#
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rob passes Fiso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Rob is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Fiso is trying to control but Rob manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (6) vs (12) Rob
Rob tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rob with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Rob looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rob wants to take Fiso's back but he can't do it this time.
Rob tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso wants to hold on but Rob pushes him away.#T13#
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Rob has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount but Rob keeps good control and instead manages to take Fiso's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (6) vs (15) Rob#SUB2#
Fiso is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rob gets his way!
Rob trying to control momentarily.
Fiso rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rob is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rob is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Rob prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Rob tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Rob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to control but Rob is keeping busy.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob wins on points by 15 to 6.
Ace Rob is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
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 36 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Fiso gets caught flat footed, as Tidd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso seems keen to control Tidd's posture.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso controls Tidd momentarily but Tidd frees himself.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Tidd 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.#T1#
Tidd being controlled here momentarily.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is controlling Tidd's posture.
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.
Tidd stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso seems keen to control Tidd's posture.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Tidd
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tidd working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
#T4#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tidd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Tidd is pulling down on Fiso's head to control his posture.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tidd's guard. #T5#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Tidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Tidd defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Tidd is defending well. #T6#
Tidd is positioning himself well to prevent Fiso advancing to mount.
Fiso is pressing down on Tidd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tidd is holding on for now.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tidd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso is thwarting Tidd's attempts to control the position.
Tidd won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Tidd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tidd manages to get to full guard.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tidd has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Tidd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tidd for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Tidd 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.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Tidd gets back to full guard.
Tidd controlling the position.
Tidd being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Tidd is trying to keep Fiso in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Tidd is continuing to stall.
Fiso trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Tidd looking to control.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tidd tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Fiso advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (2) Tidd
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tidd is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Fiso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tidd has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tidd! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (4) Tidd
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tidd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
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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Event:
CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
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 35 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fiso has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Elvul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Elvul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to hit a sweep here but Elvul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fiso there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Elvul
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elvul looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Fiso 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.
Fiso gets back to full guard.
Fiso wants to control the position but Elvul says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Elvul not doing much here.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Elvul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elvul is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso has a hand on Elvul's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Elvul takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (8) Elvul
Elvul controlling from mount.
Elvul looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Elvul prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso pulls Elvul in close to his closed guard and prevents Elvul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (8) Elvul#T4#
Fiso trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Elvul wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Elvul keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Elvul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso trying to move into half guard but instead Elvul has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (10) Elvul
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Elvul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (10) Elvul
Fiso prevents Elvul from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elvul sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiso uses his free foot to push down on Elvul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Elvul. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (10) Elvul#T9#
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (10) Elvul
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Elvul prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Elvul wants to escape the position.
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elvul's body.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11##SUB#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Elvul 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 avoiding Elvul 's attempts to control his hands.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Elvul right now.
Elvul keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Fiso is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Elvul trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Elvul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Elvul is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Elvul is keeping busy.
Elvul just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Elvul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiso's guard. Nice work there by Elvul.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (12) Elvul
Fiso pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (12) Elvul
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T14#
Elvul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Elvul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Elvul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Fiso gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Fiso takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
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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Event:
CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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 34 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 11 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee leaves Fiso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Fiso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fiso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Fiso is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T2#
Fiso controlling the position.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Fiso trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Lee
Fiso trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Lee
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage. #T3#
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) Lee
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. #T4#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (4) Lee#T6#
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee 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.
Lee is letting Fiso control him for a moment.
Lee stops Fiso from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
Fiso wants to control for a moment but Lee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T7#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee 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.
Lee keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Fiso won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T9#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Fiso trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee 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.#T11#
Lee trying to control the position.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee trying to control the position.
#T13#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Lee has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Lee is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T14#
Lee controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
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.#T6#
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.#T7#
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.
#SUB#
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.#T8#
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.#T9#
Jan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
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!
#T10#
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#T11#
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. #T12#
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.
#SUB2#
Jan actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 32 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 33 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in but no luck this time.
Fiso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Brown gets caught napping as Fiso dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Brown
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Fiso passes into half guard. #T4#
Fiso is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Fiso stalling.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso not doing much here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Brown is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Brown
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Fiso controlling his opponent. #T7#
Brown tries to control the position but Fiso now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (0) Brown
Fiso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Brown tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso biding his time, controlling Brown .
Brown tries to escape the position.
Brown trying to control the hands but Fiso breaks the grip. #T8#
Good control from Fiso.
Fiso is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fiso has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fiso wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.#T9#
Fiso wants to control but Brown manages to buck him off and is now in Fiso's guard! Nice work there by Brown ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (2) Brown
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.#T10##SUB#
Fiso has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (2) Brown
Fiso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (13) vs (2) Brown
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling from mount.
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.
Fiso wants to take Brown 's back here but Brown is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12#
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiso tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso takes Brown 's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (16) vs (2) Brown
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Fiso is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown trying to control the hands but Fiso won't let him.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Brown is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Fiso is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into Fiso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (16) vs (4) Brown
Fiso has Brown pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Brown is pushing down on Fiso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiso is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Antonio Brown had this to say: 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Kuronoa vs Fiso
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Kuronoa as Fiso shoots in.
As Fiso tries to get set, Kuronoa tries to push him back and clinch up but Fiso manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Fiso scores with a takedown into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Fiso#SUB#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
Fiso controlling the pace.
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 trying to control from half guard but Kuronoa is working away.
Fiso controlling the action here. #T2#
Kuronoa wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is taking a breather. Kuronoa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso not doing much here.
Kuronoa is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso passes Kuronoa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Fiso trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fiso seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
#T4#
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well.
Fiso trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso is thwarting Kuronoa's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiso prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Fiso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Kuronoa gets back to half guard.
Kuronoa gets full guard.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (8) Fiso#T7#
Fiso controlling from side mount.
Fiso working away.
Kuronoa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuronoa tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.
Kuronoa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (0) vs (10) Fiso
Kuronoa is trying to escape the mount.
Kuronoa tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Kuronoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (0) vs (13) Fiso#T9#
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kuronoa's body.
Kuronoa is in bad spot here.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.#T10#
Kuronoa tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Kuronoa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (13) Fiso
Fiso is pulling down on Kuronoa's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuronoa, at least for the moment.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuronoa is one step ahead there.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Kuronoa passes Fiso's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiso is just riding it out for now. Kuronoa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kuronoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuronoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuronoa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (17) Fiso
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuronoa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kuronoa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiso's guard. Nice work there by Kuronoa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (17) Fiso
Kuronoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso controlling Kuronoa's posture.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuronoa trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (19) Fiso
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (22) Fiso
Fiso controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fiso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 22 to 4.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Huhera vs Kuronoa
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
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 30 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Fiso with that takedown attempt.
Esteves slaps away a takedown attempt from Fiso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Esteves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Esteves slaps away a takedown attempt from Fiso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Esteves avoids it really well and circles away.
Esteves with the counter takedown but Fiso avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiso.
And Esteves tries to counter it with a takedown but Fiso pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Esteves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fiso somewhat.
Fiso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Esteves avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches up with Esteves, looking for a takedown. Fiso pushes Esteves against the cage but Esteves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Esteves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but Esteves shows good takedown defense.
Esteves feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiso.
Esteves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Esteves defends well and Fiso ends up having to push Esteves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fiso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Esteves pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Fiso has clasped his hands together around Esteves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Esteves
Fiso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Esteves's legs.
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves is still trying to improve position.
Fiso moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Esteves regains half guard.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Esteves is controlling Fiso's posture.
Let's hope that Esteves 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.#T4#
Fiso trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Esteves seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5#
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Esteves has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esteves trying to control the position.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Esteves trying to control the position here. #T6#
Esteves controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Esteves is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Esteves pulls Fiso in to control the position.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Esteves pulls Fiso in to control the position.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves is pulling down on Fiso's head to control his posture.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T9#
Esteves is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Esteves working a defensive guard but Fiso manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (0) Esteves
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face as Fiso controls the position.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Fiso controls the position.
Esteves is not content to let Fiso control the position. #T10#
The referee asks Fiso politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fiso prefers to stall for the moment though.
Esteves tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso working away.
The referee asks Fiso politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fiso prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiso trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.#T11##SUB#
Fiso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esteves, who protects the arm well.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Esteves wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Esteves tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
The referee asks Fiso politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fiso prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Fiso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Esteves stops Fiso from passing to mount. #T12#
Esteves tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
Fiso wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
Fiso taking a breather here.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Esteves blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working. #T13#
Esteves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
Esteves won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Esteves keeping control of the position.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Fiso controlling the pace.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Esteves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fiso has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (10) vs (0) Esteves
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski jumps guard and drags Fiso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso 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.#T1##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiso is controlling his hands well.
Fiso tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski 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.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Fiso defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Fiso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Fiso is working away.
Fiso gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the position well.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T4#
Fiso is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Fiso defends it.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Fiso has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Fiso
Ignatowski is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T6#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Ignatowski trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Ignatowski is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#T7#
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is looking to pass into half guard but Ignatowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ignatowski is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T8#
Fiso trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T9#
Ignatowski is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Fiso controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) Fiso
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#T12#
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Fiso is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T13##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Fiso trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #T14#
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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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Event:
CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
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 30 wins and 22 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lalla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fiso to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Lalla
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.#SUB2#
Lalla is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fiso rolls with it to try and escape but Lalla cranks on the arm and Fiso is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla 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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Event:
CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
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 30 wins and 21 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jan napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Jan
Fiso tries to move to mount but Jan blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso slows the pace down.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso taking a breather here. #T1#
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Jan denies him.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso controls the position.
Jan is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Jan denies him.
Jan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Jan wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Jan is looking to reverse the position.
Jan struggling a bit here.
Fiso controls the position.#SUB#
Fiso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jan is letting Fiso control him for a moment.
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 not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Jan tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Jan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jan looks to move to half guard but instead Fiso has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Jan
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Jan tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Jan tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
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.#T5#
Jan stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso mounts Jan! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiso moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (9) vs (0) Jan
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.
Fiso avoiding Jan 's attempts to control his hands.
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!
#SUB#
Fiso looking for the choke from the back. #T6#
Jan is keeping busy.
Jan is trying to break free.
Jan trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fiso is hanging on to Jan's back as he tries to escape.
Fiso gets his hands free as Jan looks to control.
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Jan rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Fiso looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Fiso looking for the choke but no joy.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Jan breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Jan
Jan wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Jan wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fiso trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Jan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fiso tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bartlomiej Jan!
Bartlomiej Jan is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Bartlomiej Jan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huhrera (0) vs (4) Fiso
Huhrera is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Fiso controlling the 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Fiso controlling the position.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso slows the pace down.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera holds on to Fiso's head and controls the position momentarily. #T2#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso is staying tight to Huhrera 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Huhrera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Huhrera trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Huhrera is working away.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
#T4#
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera is controlling Fiso's trapped leg to prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huhrera is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Huhrera is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
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 works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (7) Fiso
Huhrera wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso is trying to control here but Huhrera has managed to regain half guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T6#
Huhrera is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (10) Fiso
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 Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Fiso prevents Huhrera from getting the reversal.#T9#
Fiso wants to take Huhrera 's back but he can't do it this time.
Huhrera wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Huhrera tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Huhrera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (0) vs (13) Fiso
Huhrera is trying to break free.
Huhrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Huhrera trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Fiso controls the action.
Huhrera staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Huhrera tries to break free.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Huhrera pushed the leg off.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
#T11#
Fiso controlling the position well here. Huhrera rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Huhrera staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Fiso gets his hands free as Huhrera looks to control.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Huhrera tries to escape the position.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Fiso looking for the choke but no joy. #T12#
Fiso keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
Well,Huhrera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Fiso not allowing Huhrera to control his hands.
Huhrera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Huhrera right now.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiso avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Huhrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
#SUB2#
Huhrera is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiso gets his way!
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Huhrera manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (13) Fiso
Huhrera trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (15) Fiso
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso pushes down on Huhrera 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 15 to 2.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
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 28 wins and 21 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tidd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Tidd
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Tidd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd prevents Fiso from improving his position.
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.
Tidd trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso gets full guard.#T1#
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso controls Tidd momentarily but Tidd frees himself.
Tidd content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd preventing the sweep.
Fiso is controlling Tidd's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso is controlling Tidd's posture.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Fiso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tidd defends it easily.
Fiso pulls Tidd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tidd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd passes into half guard.
Tidd wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position. #T4#
Tidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso has his hands on Tidd's head, controlling the position.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there. #T5#
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tidd manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Tidd#SUB2#
Tidd is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
Tidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso stays in close to Tidd's body and controls the position.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tidd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving. #T7#
Fiso passes Tidd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tidd is looking to improve his position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso is keen to just control but Tidd is a slippery customer.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso controlling the pace. #T8#
Tidd manages to get to full guard.
Tidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom. #T9#
Tidd being controlled here, momentarily.
Tidd 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.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tidd for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tidd 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.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Tidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tidd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tidd is trying to control but Fiso passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (2) Tidd#SUB#
Fiso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fiso controls the position.#SUB#
Fiso is trying to get an arm triangle but Tidd is defending well. #T14#
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Tidd denies him.
Fiso is staying tight to Tidd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 34 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakuraba 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.
Fiso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ishiihara Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Fiso drives through with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso stays in close to Sakuraba's body and controls the position.
Sakuraba pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
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 looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (2) Fiso
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso pulls Sakuraba in close to his closed guard and prevents Sakuraba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Fiso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (6) Fiso
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso takes Sakuraba's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sakuraba (2) vs (9) Fiso
Sakuraba is in bad spot here.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Sakuraba tries to buck him off.
Sakuraba just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sakuraba tries to break free.
Fiso controlling the position well here. Sakuraba rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4##SUB2#
Fiso looking for the choke from the back.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Sakuraba looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
Sakuraba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiso fails to advance to Sakuraba's back.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
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 is looking to work his way around to Sakuraba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T6##SUB2#
Fiso is working for a guillotine from mount but Sakuraba frees his head quite easily.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Sakuraba doesn't allow it.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Sakuraba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T8#
Fiso tries to control but Sakuraba wriggling away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
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.#T9#
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.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fiso.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it. #T11#
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Fiso not doing much here.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T13#
Sakuraba trying to control the position.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.#T14#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba stalling.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 9 to 4.
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fiso is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.#T1#
Fiso tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Fiso
Lee controlling the position well here. Fiso rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee controls the position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free. #T3#
Lee keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Fiso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Fiso.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Fiso
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Fiso#T4#
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fiso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee not doing much here.
Fiso is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Fiso
Lee controlling from side mount.
Fiso 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 is holding Lee down, trying to stall.
Fiso prevents Lee from moving into mount. #T6#
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso is being controlled here.
Fiso tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Fiso prevents Lee from improving position.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Fiso controlling the position for now.
Fiso trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T8#
Lee is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Fiso moves into full guard.
#T9#
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T10#
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Fiso trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiso prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (10) Fiso
Lee tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away. #T12#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (16) vs (13) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.
Lee is really stuck here.
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Lee is keeping busy.
#T13#
Lee turns into Fiso and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (13) Fiso
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (15) Fiso
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Lee tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Lee is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (15) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
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 26 wins and 20 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fiso showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Huhrera
Fiso stalling.
Fiso is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fiso not doing much here.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Huhrera trying to control here.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Fiso postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Huhrera is doing well to control the position and prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso moves into full mount! Huhrera won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Fiso tries to control but Huhrera wriggling away.
Huhrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso tries to control but Huhrera wriggling away.
Huhrera is looking to get to half guard.
Huhrera is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Huhrera wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso trying to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away. #T4#
Huhrera is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Huhrera tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huhrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Huhrera wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.#SUB#
Fiso has control of Huhrera 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Huhrera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Huhrera is holding on tight.
#T5#
Huhrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.
Huhrera is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Huhrera is squirming around nicely.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T6#
Fiso trying to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Huhrera is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso wants to take Huhrera 's back here but Huhrera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Fiso goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (5) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Huhrera trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Huhrera preventing the sweep.
Huhrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass. #T9#
Fiso is pulling down on Huhrera 's head. It's preventing any offense from Huhrera , at least for the moment.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huhrera 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fiso is now in half guard.
Huhrera wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
#T10#
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is taking a breather. Huhrera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huhrera preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T11#
Fiso trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Huhrera won't allow it.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huhrera controlling the position well.
Fiso is trying to control. Huhrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Huhrera gets back to full guard.
Huhrera looking to control.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Huhrera is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.#T13#
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.#T14#
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Huhrera for as long as he can get away with.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Huhrera holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (4) Huhrera
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
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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Event:
CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
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?#CL2#
Kuronoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
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.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
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.
#T4##SUB2#
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. #T5#
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.#T6#
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.
#SUB#
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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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
Lee is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Fiso trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso postures up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 controlling from the top position.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Lee wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Lee wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee 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.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Fiso
Lee seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is being controlled here.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Fiso is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee wants to control but Fiso passes easily into half guard.
Fiso stalling.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#T7#
Fiso passes into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #T8#
Lee wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T9#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
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.
Fiso looking to control.
#T10#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Fiso 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.#T11#
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Fiso controlling the position well.
Lee controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T13#
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T14#
Fiso is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (5) Fiso
Lee controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking John Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
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 24 wins and 19 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but Fiso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Fiso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fiso tries to counter with a takedown but Aoki is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki trying to control the position here.
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.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Aoki
Fiso is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
Fiso desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aoki is looking to pass Fiso's guard but actually Fiso recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T2#
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position here. #T3#
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso controlling the position.
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso pulls Aoki in close to his closed guard and prevents Aoki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Aoki wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is pulling down on Aoki's head. It's preventing any offense from Aoki, at least for the moment.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (6) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki is keeping busy.
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
Further stalling from Fiso.#T6#
Aoki staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Fiso has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiso biding his time, controlling Aoki.
Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
Fiso controls the position.#SUB#
Fiso tightening his grip on Aoki, looking for the choke.
Fiso is looking to control Aoki but Aoki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Aoki tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
#T8#
Aoki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
I would not like to be Aoki right now.
Aoki is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Aoki right now.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Fiso won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Fiso is persistently looking for the submission but Aoki is defending it well.
Fiso has good solid back control here.
Aoki trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Fiso controls the position.
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Fiso goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aoki escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (4) Aoki
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Aoki postures up.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso has Aoki pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki postures up.
#T14#
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (4) Aoki
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Malaki Fiso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Montreal
Date: May 22, 2022 |
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 24 wins and 18 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 45 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake postures up.
Pancake won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
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.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
It looks like Pancake 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.
Fiso is trying to keep Pancake in close.
Pancake advances to half guard.
Fiso is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Pancake prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard. #T2#
Fiso wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pancake in particular looking to stall.
Fiso is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pancake in particular looking to stall.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Fiso is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Pancake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake looking to control.
Pancake has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Pancake is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Pancake is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake looking to control.
Pancake wants to control the position but Fiso says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Pancake defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Pancake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancake is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.#T8#
Pancake trying to control the position.
Pancake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Pancake
Fiso working a defensive guard but Pancake passes into half guard.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Pancake being controlled here momentarily.
Pancake pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pancake wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso trying to control but Pancake postures up.
Pancake slows the pace down in half guard.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
#T11##SUB2#
Pancake is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Fiso is controlling Pancake's posture.
Pancake trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Pancake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (7) Pancake
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pancake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Pancake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13##SUB2#
Pancake is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiso regains half guard.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Fiso is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to control here.
Pancake is just content to waste time from the top position. Fiso takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake wins on points by 7 to 2.
Tobias Pancake is the new bantamweight champion!
Tobias Pancake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Fiso getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso controlling the action here.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Fiso
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
Fiso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Fiso right now.
Fiso is trying to break free.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.#T2#
Fiso's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Lee's hands.
Fiso trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee not allowing Fiso to control his hands.
Fiso breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (4) Fiso
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T3#
Fiso stalling.
Fiso is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee 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.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee 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.
Lee is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Lee 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.#T5#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!#T6#
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (7) Fiso
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee prevents Fiso from moving into mount.
Fiso controls the position.
More stalling from Fiso.
Fiso with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee struggling a bit here.#T8#
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiso working away.
Lee is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T9#
Lee is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Fiso controls the position.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee tries to control but Fiso manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (4) vs (10) Fiso#T10#
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee tries to break free.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.#SUB2#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiso gets his hands free.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fiso controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso avoiding Lee 's attempts to control his hands.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off. #T14#
Lee tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Fiso has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Fiso gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 10 to 4.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 26 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Morrison Jr. shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Fiso
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso won't allow Morrison Jr. to pass to mount.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso has a hand on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morrison Jr. takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Fiso
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Morrison Jr. tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morrison Jr. prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. pushes him away.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the full mount.
Fiso holds on, trying desperately to control.
Fiso 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 can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. working for a submission but Fiso is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T3#
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison Jr. manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (2) Fiso
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison Jr. slips nicely into half guard.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is controlling Morrison Jr.'s posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso controlling from the top position. #T6#
Fiso stands and throws Morrison Jr.'s legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep.
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morrison Jr. will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Morrison Jr. manages to get back to half guard.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison Jr. is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Fiso trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Fiso is thwarting Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the position.
Fiso controlling the action here.#T9#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
Morrison Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison Jr. can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (7) Fiso#T10#
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr.'s corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso looking to control.
Morrison Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison Jr..
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso preventing the sweep. #T12#
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Fiso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morrison Jr.! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 12 to 9.
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 3 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boaz tries to avoid it but Fiso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boaz to the ground. Boaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Fiso tries to sprawl but Boaz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Fiso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (4) vs (2) Fiso
Boaz is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso is looking to sweep but instead, Boaz has passed into half guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Boaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there. #T2#
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boaz is working hard here to advance position.
Boaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boaz stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso can't keep his opponent in guard - Boaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.#T3#
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Boaz is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso is trying to hold Boaz in close to prevent damage but Boaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso 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.#T4#
Boaz wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boaz is pushing down on Fiso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiso is fighting to maintain full guard but Boaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso is pressing down on Boaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
Fiso seems keen to control Boaz's posture.#T5#
Boaz postures up.
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Boaz drops back looking for a leg! Fiso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiso manages to kick Boaz off! Boaz jumps back into Fiso's guard.
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Boaz being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (4) vs (4) Fiso
Boaz keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (4) vs (7) Fiso
Boaz can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Fiso is trying to move to mount but Boaz reverses beautifully and ends up in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (6) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Boaz trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (6) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso is looking to advance position but Boaz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boaz (10) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (10) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well.
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!#T11#
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fiso.#T12#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy.
Fiso stalling.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (10) vs (14) Fiso#T13#
Fiso tries to control but Boaz wriggling away.
Boaz tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso wants to take Boaz's back here but Boaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boaz wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Fiso.#T14#
Fiso wants to control but Boaz has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Fiso passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (10) vs (17) Fiso
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fiso has control of Boaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 17 to 10.
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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Event:
CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
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 20 wins and 18 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 38 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Mata#SUB2#
Mata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mata.
Mata stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Fiso pulls Mata in close to prevent any damage.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Mata
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata gets back to full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata pulls Fiso in to control the position. #T2#
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (2) Mata
Fiso advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (2) Mata#T3#
Mata is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Fiso looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mata working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso fails to move to back control. #T4#
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Mata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to take Mata's back but he can't do it this time.
Mata has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (2) Mata#SUB#
Mata is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiso gets his way!
Mata turns into Fiso and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (4) Mata#T5#
Mata pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso is trying to control but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (10) vs (7) Mata
Fiso wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata moves to his opponent's back but Fiso bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Mata. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (7) Mata
Fiso wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving. #T6#
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mata has Fiso pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Fiso is fighting to break Mata's control of his arms but Mata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (9) Mata
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is pulling down on Mata's head. It's preventing any offense from Mata, at least for the moment.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (9) Mata
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Mata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiso has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (17) vs (9) Mata
Fiso controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Mata stops Fiso from passing to mount. #T10#
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Fiso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mata is trying to improve his position.
Mata gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (19) vs (9) Mata#T11#
Mata 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.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Mata is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mata avoid being mounted?
Mata 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 looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (22) vs (9) Mata
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Fiso tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
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 20 wins and 17 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aoki swivels and escapes.#TD#
Fiso dives in and scores a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Aoki controlling the position.#T2#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Aoki pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T3#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is looking to pass into half guard but Aoki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aoki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Aoki
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Fiso managing to control the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T4#
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki being controlled here momentarily.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Aoki postures up.
#T6#
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki postures up.
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.#T7#
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aoki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Aoki stalling.
Fiso trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Fiso tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.#T8#
Aoki is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso is controlling Aoki's trapped leg to prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (5) Aoki
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aoki prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
#T9#
Aoki is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (8) Aoki
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki controlling from the full mount.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Fiso regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (11) Aoki
Fiso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (11) Aoki
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T12#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki 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.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Well,Fiso is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T14#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 11 to 4.
After the fight, Takeya Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
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 20 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Fiso is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
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.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. 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.#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison Jr. defends it well.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #T1#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. defending well.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
Fiso prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.#T2#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Morrison Jr.#T3#
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso trying to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (0) Morrison Jr.#T4#
What can Morrison Jr. do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Morrison Jr. staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiso's arms.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Morrison Jr. tries to buck him off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Morrison Jr. is really stuck here.
Fiso trying to control.
Fiso controls the action.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Morrison Jr. from escaping the position.
Morrison Jr. is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Morrison Jr. prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Morrison Jr. wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiso gets his hands free.
Morrison Jr. rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Morrison Jr. is staying busy.
Good control from Fiso.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Morrison Jr. pushed the leg off.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morrison Jr..
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Morrison Jr. right now.
#T7#
Fiso gets his hands free as Morrison Jr. looks to control.
Morrison Jr. is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
Morrison Jr. wants to escape the position.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Fiso wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
Fiso is really struggling to control Morrison Jr. but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso wants to control but Morrison Jr. manages to buck him off and is now in Fiso's guard! Nice work there by Morrison Jr.! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso has his hands on Morrison Jr.'s head, controlling the position.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Fiso has Morrison Jr. pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison Jr. is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Morrison Jr. manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Fiso controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso tries to bench press Morrison Jr. off him but Morrison Jr. keeps the position.
Morrison Jr. has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (8) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action. #T10#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Morrison Jr. gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morrison Jr. content just to control the position here.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso 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.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
#T11#
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Fiso wants to hit a sweep here but Morrison Jr. passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fiso there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (13) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. working for the choke. #T12##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fiso has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fiso prevents Morrison Jr. from getting a body triangle.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morrison Jr..
Fiso tries to escape the position.
Fiso trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morrison Jr. controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#T13#
Fiso rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes easily into half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it. #T14#
Morrison Jr. works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (16) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrison Jr. is trying to move to mount but Fiso reverses beautifully and ends up in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (16) Morrison Jr.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 16 to 10.
David Morrison Jr. is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#T5##SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura here.
Boaz trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
#T6#
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.#T7#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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.#T12#
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. #T13#
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.#T14#
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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Event:
CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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!#T1##SUB#
Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (5) Fiso
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Fiso controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Fiso wants to finish this one by submission but Mata is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Mata is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position. #T4#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.#SUB#
Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mata looking for subs from the bottom but Fiso mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Mata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Fiso has hold of Mata's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mata manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mata is holding on tight.
Mata is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
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.
Mata gets back to half guard.#T8#
Mata has a hand on Fiso's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiso takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (11) Fiso
Mata wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape. #T9#
Mata stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Mata is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
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.
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Mata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (14) Fiso
Mata slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Fiso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (17) Fiso
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.
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Fiso prevents Mata from getting the reversal.#T14#
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Mata regains half guard.
Mata is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mata avoid being mounted?
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (0) vs (20) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 20 to 0.
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso dives in and grabs Anatta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anatta pushes down on Fiso's head and hops out.
Anatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fiso sprawls and moves away.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Anatta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Fiso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anatta sprawls well initially but Fiso persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Fiso
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fiso is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta preventing the sweep. #T2#
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there.
Fiso has Anatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (7) Fiso
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it. #T3#
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Fiso pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
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 wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Anatta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (6) vs (7) Fiso
Anatta controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiso fending off the submission attempt from Anatta. #T5##SUB#
Anatta is persistently looking for the submission but Fiso is defending it well.
#SUB#
Anatta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiso breaks Anatta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (6) vs (9) Fiso
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T6#
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Fiso controlling from the top position. #T7#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiso is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (6) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso tries to move to mount but Anatta blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso happy to just control the position for now.
Fiso has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anatta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (6) vs (14) Fiso
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (8) vs (14) Fiso
Anatta postures up.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #T9#
Fiso keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (8) vs (16) Fiso
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Anatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
Anatta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (19) Fiso
Fiso advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (8) vs (21) Fiso
Anatta tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Anatta 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.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (24) Fiso#T12#
Fiso slows the pace down.
Anatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso working away.
Anatta being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso taking a breather here.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (8) vs (26) Fiso
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Anatta can't escape the position.
#T14#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta trying to get back to full guard but Fiso takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (29) Fiso
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 29 to 8.
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
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 17 wins and 15 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Fiso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aoki working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fiso pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.#SUB2#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiso is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aoki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fiso is looking to defend but Aoki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fiso! Aoki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fiso taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeya Aoki!
Takeya Aoki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
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 16 wins and 15 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manson defends well and Fiso ends up having to push Manson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Manson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fiso regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Manson
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fiso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manson defends it easily.
Manson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is controlling Manson's posture.
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Manson has moved into half guard.
Manson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Manson content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Manson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fiso to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fiso pulls down on the head and he's put Manson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malaki Fiso!
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
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 15 wins and 15 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jan tries to clinch but Fiso moves out of range. #TD#
Fiso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Jan
Fiso is pressing down on Jan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jan is holding on for now.
Jan is trying to get back to full guard.
Jan trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Jan tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
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.#T2##SUB2#
Jan actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Jan defending well.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Jan
Fiso taking a breather here. #T3#
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Jan
Jan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Jan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiso has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (0) Jan
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.
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4##SUB#
Fiso looking to break Jan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jan's body.
#SUB#
Jan fending off the submission attempt from Fiso.
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jan wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T6#
Jan trying to control the hands but Fiso won't let him. #SUB#
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.
Jan tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso is trying to stick to Jan's back but Jan is turning into Fiso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (2) Jan
Fiso is trying to keep Jan in close.
Jan wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Jan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fiso controlling the position.#T7#
Jan wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Jan won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso pulls Jan in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Jan passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Fiso wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jan wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso gets back to full guard.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jan trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Jan stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fiso is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fiso has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (2) Jan
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Fiso is looking to pass into half guard but Jan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (4) Jan
Jan won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso has Jan pulled in close to control his posture.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard. #T10#
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (4) Jan
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Jan is defending the position.
Jan is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Jan won't allow it.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Jan moves into full guard.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso continues to stall.
Jan is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T12#
Fiso stays in close to Jan's body and controls the position.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Jan keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jan is keeping the position for now.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (6) Jan
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso gets a double leg takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Fiso
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Aoki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fiso has his hands clasped together but Aoki extends and breaks Fiso's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aoki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeya Aoki!
After the fight, Takeya Aoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anatta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anatta wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Anatta looking to score a takedown here. Fiso is defending well but Anatta drives through and ends up in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Fiso
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso has his hands on Anatta's head, controlling the position.
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso controls Anatta momentarily but Anatta frees himself.
Anatta passes Fiso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Anatta trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anatta is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso is controlling Anatta's trapped leg to prevent Anatta from advancing to side control.
Anatta is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now. #SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiso sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiso 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Fiso is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T4#
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso is trying to keep Anatta in close.
#SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fiso dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Fiso
Anatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fiso puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Anatta trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to advance to full mount but Anatta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Fiso pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso fails to move to back control.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Anatta to control.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape. #T8#
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Anatta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso wants to take Anatta's back here but Anatta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape. #T9#
Fiso takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (2) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta wants to escape the position.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy.
Anatta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.#T10#
Fiso avoiding Anatta 's attempts to control his hands.
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anatta is trying to control but can't.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Anatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso trying to advance position but Anatta counters by regaining guard.
Anatta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anatta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (8) Fiso#T12#
Fiso tries to buck Anatta off but Anatta is having none of it.
Fiso prevents Anatta from improving position.
Fiso is trying to control Anatta's posture but Anatta avoids it.
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Fiso pulls Anatta in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta working away.
Fiso is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Fiso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Anatta moves into full mount! Fiso won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (13) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anatta prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine from mount but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Anatta working for a submission but Fiso is keeping him at bay.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.#SUB#
Fiso is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Anatta locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fiso is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
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 15 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 37 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pancake fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Pancake tries to close the distance and clinch but Fiso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fiso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pancake tries to avoid it but Fiso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pancake to the ground. Pancake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pancake enables Fiso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pancake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pancake is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T1#
Fiso content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Pancake working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pancake looking to control.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard. #T3#
Pancake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Pancake controlling the position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Pancake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso looking to control.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Pancake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Fiso is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fiso looking for a guillotine here but Pancake defends easily.
Fiso has control of Pancake's left arm, preventing Pancake from doing any damage.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there. #T6#
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Pancake
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pancake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fiso wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pancake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (4) Pancake#T7#
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is controlling Pancake's posture.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
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 (9) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.#T8##SUB2#
Pancake looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fiso is defending well. Pancake quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fiso has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pancake celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
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 14 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso darts in looking for a takedown but Por Pramuk gets double underhooks and turns Fiso into the cage. #TD2#
Por Pramuk wants the takedown. Fiso is fighting it off but Por Pramuk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fiso's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Por Pramuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
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.
Por Pramuk preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Por Pramuk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Por Pramuk tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Por Pramuk's guard.
Por Pramuk has a hand on Fiso's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiso takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (2) Por Pramuk
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Por Pramuk is trying desperately to improve position.
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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Por Pramuk for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Por Pramuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Por Pramuk is trying to reverse the position but instead Fiso has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (2) Por Pramuk#SUB#
Fiso looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Por Pramuk is controlling Fiso 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Por Pramuk from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is looking to sweep but instead, Por Pramuk has passed into half guard.
Por Pramuk is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Por Pramuk won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Por Pramuk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Por Pramuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Fiso 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.
Fiso has his hands on Por Pramuk's head, controlling the position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Por Pramuk from controlling successfully.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is pulling down on Por Pramuk's head to control his posture.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Por Pramuk passes into half guard.
Por Pramuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso is pressing down on Por Pramuk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Fiso is pulling down on Por Pramuk's head. It's preventing any offense from Por Pramuk, at least for the moment.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Por Pramuk from controlling successfully.
Fiso has Por Pramuk pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso can't keep his opponent in guard - Por Pramuk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7##SUB2#
Por Pramuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiso gets back to full guard.
Fiso controlling the position.
Fiso continues to stall.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso is trying to keep Por Pramuk in close.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T8#
Fiso controlling Por Pramuk's posture.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Por Pramuk wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Por Pramuk from controlling successfully.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Por Pramuk controlling him for the moment.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Por Pramuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Por Pramuk pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso is positioning himself well to prevent Por Pramuk advancing to mount.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Por Pramuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.#T10#
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (13) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk regains half guard.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Por Pramuk trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fiso manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (16) vs (4) Por Pramuk
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.#SUB#
Fiso has control of Por Pramuk's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Por Pramuk regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fiso mounts Por Pramuk! Really nice guard pass there! #T11#
Por Pramuk is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Por Pramuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Por Pramuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Por Pramuk is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Por Pramuk tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Por Pramuk has given up his back. Will we see Fiso going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (19) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Por Pramuk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Por Pramuk is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Por Pramuk tries to break free.
#T13#
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk 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.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Por Pramuk tries to break free.
Fiso biding his time, controlling Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
#T14#
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Por Pramuk manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (19) vs (6) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (19) vs (9) Por Pramuk#SUB2#
Por Pramuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Por Pramuk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Por Pramuk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk was interviewed post fight and said 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
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 13 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso misses with a takedown attempt - Saldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
Saldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiso. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saldini as he jumps to the side.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Fiso fails to land the takedown.
Saldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso dives in and grabs Saldini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saldini pushes down on Fiso's head and hops out.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
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.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saldini sprawls well. Saldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.#T1#
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiso shoots in for a double leg but Saldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
Fiso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saldini circles away.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Saldini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Fiso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Saldini#T3#
Fiso prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.
Fiso wants to take Saldini's back here but Saldini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso is trying to control. Saldini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Fiso prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini keeping control of the position.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Saldini is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?#T7##SUB#
Fiso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (0) Saldini
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T8#
Saldini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Saldini tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.
Saldini is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T9#
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Saldini is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Fiso is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saldini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso continues to stall.#T10#
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Fiso is really struggling to control Saldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saldini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saldini is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position.
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position. #T11#
Saldini being controlled for a moment.
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T12#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fiso continues to hold on tight.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Saldini blocks the move with his legs.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Saldini blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saldini tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Saldini is being controlled here.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
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 12 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fiso feints and as Jan raises his hands in defense, Fiso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Jan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jan is keeping the position for now.
Jan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Jan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Jan is retaining full guard.
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.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Fiso pushing down on Jan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso prevents Jan from improving his position.
Jan is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Jan wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jan actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Jan won't allow it. #T4#
Jan tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Fiso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jan wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Fiso is trying to control. Jan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jan trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiso content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Jan is looking to improve his position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jan tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Fiso controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Fiso continues to hold on tight.
Jan wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Jan#T8#
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Jan gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Jan looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Jan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Jan trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Jan is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Jan wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Jan is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Jan is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Jan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fiso pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (0) Jan
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.
Jan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Jan tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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'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.
Jan is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.
Jan tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Jan is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso controlling his opponent. #T13#
Jan wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Jan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fiso is staying active.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (2) Jan
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (2) Jan#T14#
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso pushing down on Jan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan is positioning himself well to prevent Fiso advancing to mount.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anatta was covering up waiting for the punch and Fiso finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#SUB#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Fiso postures up.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso postures up.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiso is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Anatta stops Fiso from passing to mount.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anatta tries to control but Fiso manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (8) Fiso
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Anatta right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fiso trying to control.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anatta rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anatta can't escape the position.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anatta tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso not allowing Anatta to control his hands.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anatta breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Fiso#T5#
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fiso is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Anatta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (8) Fiso#SUB#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Anatta trying to control the position but Fiso is working away. #SUB#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso stops Anatta from passing to mount. #T6#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Anatta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiso's legs. #SUB#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Fiso denies him.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Anatta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (10) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Anatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anatta wants to take his opponent's back but Fiso doesn't allow it.
Fiso controls the position.#T8#
Anatta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Anatta avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Anatta wants to take Fiso's back but he can't do it this time.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Anatta mounts Fiso! Really nice guard pass there!
Anatta looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Anatta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso holds on for dear life.
Fiso regains half guard.
Anatta is stalling here. Fiso is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anatta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fiso has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (10) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy. #T10#
Fiso controlling the position.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anatta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #T11#
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso prevents Anatta from improving his position.#T12#
Anatta won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Fiso is taking a breather. Anatta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (15) Fiso
Fiso looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Anatta has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (10) vs (18) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Anatta buck him off.
Anatta is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Fiso looking to break Anatta's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anatta remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fiso has good solid back control here.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Anatta from escaping the position.
Fiso gets his hands free as Anatta looks to control.
Anatta tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Anatta trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anatta trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Anatta fending off the submission attempt from Fiso.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 18 to 10.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 22 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrison Jr. as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiso.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Morrison Jr. saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David Morrison Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.#TD#
Morrison Jr. throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fiso was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison Jr. finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiso's guard.
Fiso trying to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Fiso tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.#T1#
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Morrison Jr. isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fiso stacks Morrison Jr. on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fiso! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Morrison Jr. prevents Fiso from improving position.
Fiso wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Fiso is trying to get an arm triangle but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morrison Jr. will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morrison Jr. is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Morrison Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Morrison Jr. is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to get to full guard.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T6#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there. #T7##SUB#
Morrison Jr. has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrison Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.#SUB2#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Fiso works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (8) Fiso#T9#
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Fiso is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morrison Jr. is surviving well by controlling Fiso's body position as best he can.
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.
Morrison Jr. is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Fiso mounts Morrison Jr.! Really nice guard pass there!
Morrison Jr. bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12##SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fiso throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Morrison Jr.'s body to avoid the submission. Morrison Jr. has instead reached around Fiso's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Morrison Jr. arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Morrison Jr.!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 275
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chugman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chugman prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiso has Chugman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chugman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chugman is defending well.
Klaus Chugman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Chugman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fiso.
#TD#
Chugman has Fiso pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chugman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fiso tumbling to the mat - Chugman dives into Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Chugman advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but Fiso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage. #SUB#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiso moves into full guard.
Chugman trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso is pulling down on Chugman's head. It's preventing any offense from Chugman, at least for the moment.
Chugman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso has control of Chugman's left arm, preventing Chugman from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Chugman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Chugman is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fiso managing to control the position.
Chugman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso has his hands on Chugman's head, controlling the position.
Fiso is looking to sweep but instead, Chugman has passed into half guard.
Chugman trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiso is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away. #SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiso defends it well.
Chugman wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso keeping hold of Chugman's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
Fiso controls Chugman momentarily but Chugman frees himself.
Chugman trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso regains half guard.
Chugman is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Fiso is concentrating on defense, preventing Chugman from advancing position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to buck Chugman off but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chugman's best efforts.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Chugman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chugman is working for a kimura but Fiso is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Fiso is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso 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.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso pulls Chugman in close to prevent any damage.
Chugman stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (11) vs (0) Fiso#T10##SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiso has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chugman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chugman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard. #T11#
Fiso is controlling Chugman's trapped leg to prevent Chugman from advancing to side control.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso gets full guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Chugman pushes down on Fiso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but Fiso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso won't allow Chugman to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for submissions but instead, Fiso has regained full guard.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso pulls Chugman in close to prevent any damage.
Chugman postures up.
Fiso pulls Chugman in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Fiso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (11) vs (2) Fiso#SUB#
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
#T14##SUB#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Chugman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chugman takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Klaus Chugman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 269
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
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 10 wins and 10 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Fiso shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into Aoki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
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.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Aoki is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T2#
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is fighting to break Aoki's control of his arms but Aoki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at closed inform us that Aoki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Fiso stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard. #SUB#
Fiso is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aoki's thigh. Aoki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Fiso is really struggling to control Aoki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Aoki has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T13#
Fiso is just content to waste time from the top position. Aoki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T14#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aoki for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) Mata
Mata has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (0) vs (6) Mata
Mata wants to take Fiso's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiso wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mata is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fiso is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (0) vs (9) Mata
Good control from Mata.#SUB2#
Fiso won't enjoy being in this position. Mata looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Fiso is tapping - it's over boys! Mata picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Our winner, Dado Mata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hoyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiso as he avoids it easily.
Hoyle closes the distance and clinches up with Fiso, looking for a takedown. Hoyle pushes Fiso against the cage but Fiso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiso. #TD2#
Fiso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Fiso
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoyle is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Hoyle defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Hoyle wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Hoyle tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away. #T2#
Fiso tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoyle is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Foundry that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fiso trying to control but Hoyle is having none of it. #T4#
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso trying to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso trying to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Fiso tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Hoyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Hoyle tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoyle working to try and regain half guard.
Hoyle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiso has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (0) vs (8) Fiso
Hoyle prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Hoyle pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.#T8#
Hoyle just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Hoyle buck him off.
Fiso is continuing to stall.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Hoyle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiso looking to hold on to the position here but Hoyle rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T9#
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hoyle is controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Hoyle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but instead Fiso has moved into half guard.
Hoyle is doing well to control the position and prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Hoyle controlling the position well.
Hoyle won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Hoyle tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is taking a breather. Hoyle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
The adventures of Fiso the control monster continue. Boring.
Hoyle is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Hoyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is thwarting Hoyle's attempts to control the position.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Hoyle has a hand on Fiso's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiso takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso tries to control but Hoyle wriggling away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso fails to advance to Hoyle's back.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoyle is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Fiso goes for an armbar but Hoyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 11 to 2.
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 255
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chugman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fiso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (0) Fiso
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chugman being controlled here momentarily.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chugman trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chugman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Chugman is pushing down on Fiso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiso is fighting to maintain full guard but Chugman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso 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.#T2#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Chugman is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now.
Chugman content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.
#T3#
Chugman wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chugman is working away from the top position though.
Fiso tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Chugman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fiso! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiso is positioning himself well to prevent Chugman advancing to mount.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso seems keen to control Chugman's posture.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso pulls Chugman in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (5) vs (2) Fiso
Chugman 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.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
Chugman being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso won't allow Chugman to sweep him here. #T6#
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chugman looking to control.
#T7#
Chugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chugman! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (5) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Chugman is looking to improve his position but Fiso isn't that keen on the idea.
Chugman has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chugman (5) vs (8) Fiso#T8#
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Chugman tries to buck him off.
Chugman breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (7) vs (8) Fiso
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chugman stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (10) vs (8) Fiso
Chugman advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chugman (12) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Chugman's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso tries to hold on but Chugman postures up.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Chugman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Chugman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Chugman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Chugman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fiso has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fiso! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (12) vs (10) Fiso#T10#
Chugman wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chugman's guard.
Chugman tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chugman actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (12) vs (13) Fiso
Chugman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Chugman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chugman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Chugman tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chugman is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Chugman wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso moves into full mount! Chugman won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (12) vs (16) Fiso
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chugman (12) vs (19) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso controlling from the back.
Fiso is hanging on to Chugman's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 19 to 12.
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 241
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
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 8 wins and 8 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 33 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pancake. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) Pancake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pancake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake tries to escape the position.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Pancake pushed the leg off. #T1#
Fiso controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
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.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Pancake tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Fiso is looking for the choke from the back position but Pancake is controlling his hands well.
Pancake tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
Pancake staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Pancake tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Fiso is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pancake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pancake for a finish. #T2#
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Pancake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (6) Pancake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancake won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fiso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fiso postures up.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Pancake has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fiso doesn't defend quickly enough and Pancake has managed to lock this one up! Can Fiso escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pancake on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 231
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aoki as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fiso showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso stalling.
Aoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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!#T2#
Fiso trying to advance position but Aoki counters by regaining guard.
Aoki pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki is pulling down on Fiso's head to control his posture.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T4#
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki controlling the position.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (4) Fiso#T5#
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More stalling from Fiso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6#
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.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (6) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Aoki controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#T8#
Aoki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Aoki controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Good control from Aoki.
Aoki not allowing Fiso to control his hands.
Aoki keeps control of the position easily here as Fiso tries to buck him off.
Fiso is trying to break free.
#T9#
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Aoki gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Aoki gets his hands free.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Aoki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fiso doesn't escape.
Fiso can't escape the position.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.
Fiso tries to break free.
#T11#
Fiso has hold of Aoki's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Aoki is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Aoki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (6) Fiso
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Fiso stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T12#
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (6) Fiso
Aoki won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T14#
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki passes easily into half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Takeya Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 225
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
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 20 wins and 17 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso dives in and scores a takedown into Brown 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Fiso
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso controls the position. #SUB2#
Fiso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown 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.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Fiso taking a breather here.
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!
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso wants to take Brown 's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Fiso trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Brown tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso fails to advance to Brown 's back.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Brown is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiso has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (10) Fiso#T5#
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brown tries to break free.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.
Fiso is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into Fiso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso has Brown pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is trying to keep Brown in close.
Fiso wants to control the position but Brown says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard but Brown has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso tries to control but Brown manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (12) Fiso#T7#
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Fiso stalling.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Fiso not doing much here.
Brown is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Fiso is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (12) vs (12) Fiso
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Brown stalling. #T12#
Fiso tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown moves into full mount! Fiso won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Brown looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso tries to hold on but Brown postures up.#SUB#
Fiso defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown .
Fiso is trying to reverse the position but instead Brown has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (18) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Fiso rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Antonio Brown thanked Warrior Fight Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but Merlin shows good takedown defense.
Merlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Fiso, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Merlin rushes Fiso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fiso tries for a takedown but Merlin manages to get underhooks.
Xavier Merlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Fiso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Merlin after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Merlin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Fiso
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merlin prevents Fiso from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it. #T1#
Fiso wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Fiso moves into full guard.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Fiso's legs - danger averted.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiso desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fiso 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.#T3#
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merlin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Fiso
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Fiso tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away. #T4#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Merlin prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Fiso 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.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Merlin controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merlin stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Merlin happy to just control the position for now.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Merlin working away.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Merlin trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Merlin staying calm.
Merlin working away.
Merlin controls the position from side control.#T9#
Fiso isn't going anywhere.
Merlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (10) vs (0) Fiso
Merlin trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape. #T10#
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Merlin has hold of Fiso's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiso manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Merlin trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away. #T11#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.#T12#
Fiso wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Merlin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fiso to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fiso shrugs it off.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T13#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Merlin prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (10) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB#
Merlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso pushing down on Merlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merlin is trying to control but Fiso passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (5) Fiso
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Fiso looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Flenderson has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Flenderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Flenderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (4) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is controlling an arm, preventing Flenderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso wants to hold on but Flenderson pushes him away.#T4#
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Flenderson content just to control the position here.
Fiso wants to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Flenderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso wants to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
Fiso is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Flenderson is staying active.
Fiso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso tries to hold on but Flenderson postures up.#T5#
Flenderson controlling from the full mount.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flenderson tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Flenderson avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.#T6#
Flenderson 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 is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
Flenderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Fiso bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (4) vs (7) Fiso
Flenderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fiso presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (4) vs (9) Fiso#T8#
Flenderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso takes Flenderson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (4) vs (12) Fiso
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Fiso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Flenderson doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Fiso is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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 biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fiso trying to control.#T10#
Fiso controls the position.
Flenderson controlling Fiso 's hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Fiso struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Flenderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Flenderson tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Fiso is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flenderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flenderson for a finish.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Flenderson tries to buck him off.
#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Fiso controls the 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.#T13#
Fiso is looking to control Flenderson but Flenderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso controlling the position well here. Flenderson rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14##SUB2#
Fiso working for the choke.
Flenderson wants to escape the position.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off.
Fiso gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control.
Fiso trying to control.
Flenderson just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso controlling the position well here. Flenderson rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Flenderson prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 12 to 4.
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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Event:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
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 6 wins and 5 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso shoots in but no luck this time.
Fiso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Fiso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it. #T1#
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki controlling the position well.
Fiso trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Aoki trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki won't allow Fiso to pass to mount. #T5#
Fiso wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Fiso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Aoki
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Fiso controlling his opponent. #T7#
Fiso fails to advance to Aoki's back.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Fiso is really struggling to control Aoki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Fiso looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.#T9#
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Aoki stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Fiso wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aoki holds on to Fiso around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T12#
Fiso looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.#T13#
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Aoki is holding on tight.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Aoki stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I must return to the Troid gym in London, to train more.'. |
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Event:
CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
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 5 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuronoa leaves Fiso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Kuronoa gets caught flat footed, as Fiso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso pushes down on Kuronoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Kuronoa is working away. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
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.
#T2#
Kuronoa trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Kuronoa gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa looking to control.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.#T4#
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuronoa trying to control the position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #T5##SUB2#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuronoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB#
Fiso drops back looking for a leg! Kuronoa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuronoa manages to kick Fiso off! Fiso jumps back into Kuronoa's guard.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuronoa for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T8#
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kuronoa has his foot on Fiso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiso works his way back into a safe position though.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Kuronoa trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
#T9#
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is trying to control but Fiso passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working.
Fiso controlling from side mount.
Fiso trying to control the position but Kuronoa is working away. #T10#
Kuronoa prevents Fiso from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Kuronoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuronoa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Kuronoa
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuronoa is looking to escape.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Kuronoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Kuronoa can't escape the position.
Fiso tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away. #T12#
Fiso tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away.
Fiso is really struggling to control Kuronoa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Kuronoa regains half guard.
Kuronoa trying to control here.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Fiso is pressing down on Kuronoa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuronoa is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Fiso trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
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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Event:
CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Pacheco
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Pacheco trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
#T2#
Pacheco won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Pacheco is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacheco avoid being mounted?
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.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pacheco trying to control here.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pacheco is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it. #T3#
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pacheco for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pacheco is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pacheco avoid being mounted?#T5#
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso uses his free foot to push down on Pacheco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pacheco. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Pacheco
Pacheco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Fiso continues to stall.
Pacheco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T7#
Fiso avoids the attempt from Pacheco to control.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso looking to control but Pacheco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso controlling from mount. #T8#
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Pacheco doesn't allow it.
Fiso tries to control but Pacheco wriggling away.
Pacheco working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pacheco is holding on tight.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pacheco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pacheco has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (8) vs (0) Pacheco
Pacheco 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.
Fiso controlling from the back.#T10##SUB#
Fiso looking to break Pacheco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pacheco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Pacheco right now.
Pacheco looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
Fiso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pacheco doesn't escape.
Pacheco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fiso controlling the position well here. Pacheco rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Fiso is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T11##SUB#
Fiso is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pacheco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pacheco for a finish.
Fiso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pacheco doesn't escape. #SUB#
Fiso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pacheco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fiso is trying to control but Pacheco is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T12#
Fiso tries to control but Pacheco wriggling away.
Pacheco is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pacheco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Pacheco working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Fiso fails to advance to Pacheco's back.
Pacheco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso looking to control but Pacheco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso looking to control but Pacheco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pacheco tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Pacheco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Pacheco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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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Event:
CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (0) vs (2) Fiso
We've been hearing good reports from Feltre'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.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso won't allow Feltre to sweep him here.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Feltre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (2) vs (2) Fiso
Feltre is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Feltre postures up. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Feltre pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso pulls Feltre in close to prevent any damage.
Feltre stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Feltre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Feltre has moved into half guard.
Feltre passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (5) vs (2) Fiso
Feltre wants to take Fiso's back here but Fiso is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Feltre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Feltre is looking to work his way around to Fiso's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Feltre seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fiso is holding on tight.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Feltre trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Feltre maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Feltre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feltre forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Feltre (8) vs (2) Fiso#SUB#
Fiso fending off the submission attempt from Feltre.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Feltre breaks the grip.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Feltre wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Feltre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feltre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (11) vs (2) Fiso#SUB#
Feltre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso 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.#T5#
Fiso is not content to let Feltre control the position. #SUB#
Feltre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Feltre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiso has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Feltre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fiso wants to control but Feltre postures up.#T6#
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Feltre's best efforts.
Fiso is doing well to control the position and prevent Feltre from advancing to side control.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Feltre is working for a kimura but Fiso is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Feltre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiso sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Feltre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso won't allow Feltre to pass to mount.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Feltre works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (14) vs (2) Fiso#T7#
Feltre working away.
Fiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Feltre off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Feltre (14) vs (6) Fiso
Feltre tries to escape the position.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Feltre tries to break free.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiso has the hooks in. Feltre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Feltre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feltre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I really don't envy Feltre right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Feltre wants to escape the position.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Feltre tries to roll but Fiso sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Feltre defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiso's arms.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Feltre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Feltre prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.#T10#
Feltre trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Feltre is keeping busy.
Fiso has the hooks in. Feltre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Feltre is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Feltre is staying busy.
Feltre tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso controls the action.
Feltre tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Feltre is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Feltre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
Feltre is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Fiso controls the position.
Feltre is really stuck here.
Feltre is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Feltre is trying to break free.
Fiso is looking to control Feltre but Feltre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Feltre tries to break free.
#T13#
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Feltre tries to buck him off.
Feltre tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feltre prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Feltre is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Fiso is not going to allow Feltre to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Feltre right now.
Feltre wants to escape the position.
Feltre staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
I would not like to be Feltre right now.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feltre rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feltre takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Felipe Feltre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 173: Hozdic vs Nielsen 3
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 14 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Morrison Jr. shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morrison Jr. showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Fiso
Morrison Jr. moves into full mount! Fiso won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Fiso
Morrison Jr. prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison Jr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison Jr. tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Fiso tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. controlling his opponent.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison Jr.. #T2#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace.
Fiso moves into full guard.
Fiso has control of Morrison Jr.'s left arm, preventing Morrison Jr. from doing any damage.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Fiso pulls Morrison Jr. in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison Jr. from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the top position.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to push Morrison Jr. off with his feet but Morrison Jr. grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Fiso's ankles and Fiso is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). David Morrison Jr.!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 164: Hozdic vs Sparxx II
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiso.
Fiso shoots in for a double leg but Wasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Wasa as Fiso shoots in.
Masa Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Fiso closes the distance and clinches up with Wasa, looking for a takedown. Fiso pushes Wasa against the ropes but Wasa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fiso fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Wasa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Wasa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Fiso
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
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 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.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fiso seems to be working for a kimura but Wasa defends the submission attempt.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso trying to advance position but Wasa counters by regaining guard.
Fiso trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Fiso is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Wasa keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Wasa wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Wasa won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Wasa wants to improve his position but instead Fiso has moved into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Wasa won't allow it.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Fiso stalling.
Wasa is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Wasa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) Fiso
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wasa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Wasa wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wasa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wasa is aware though and is defending well.
Wasa won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Fiso 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.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Fiso controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#T14#
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wasa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Wasa is heads and Fiso is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Fiso wins on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 157: Sparxx v Dominguez 3
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anatta pinned against the ropes. Anatta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Fiso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso preventing the sweep. #T1#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso staying calm.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Fiso trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Anatta is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Anatta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anatta is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
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!
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving. #SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
#T4#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Anatta managing to control the position.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatta 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.
Fiso postures up.
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Anatta controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #T6#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Anatta pulls Fiso in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiso from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta trying to control the position.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Anatta is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it. #T8#
Anatta trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Anatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso stalling.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is taking a breather. Anatta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anatta trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Anatta keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10#
Fiso is just content to waste time from the top position. Anatta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso taking a break here but Anatta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
#T11#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anatta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Anatta seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Anatta is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Anatta trying to control the position.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anatta puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13##SUB#
Fiso is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
Anatta passes Fiso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso controlling the position for now.
Anatta trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiso is staying active underneath Anatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
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 13 wins and 15 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Fiso is now in Brown 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Brown keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown is really struggling to control Fiso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (7) vs (2) Fiso#T2#
Fiso is in bad spot here.
Fiso looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fiso tries to break free.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
Brown controlling from the back.#SUB#
Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Fiso trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiso pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown 's guard. Nice work there by Fiso.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Fiso postures up.
#T4#
Fiso trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .
Brown is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage. #SUB#
Fiso sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Brown doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fiso paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Brown - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Brown !
An out of breath Antonio Brown 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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Event:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dylan Elkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Elkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elkins (0) vs (2) Fiso
Elkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Elkins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Elkins controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elkins trying to control the position.
Elkins being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Fiso advances to half guard.
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.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elkins (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso controlling from mount. #T2#
Elkins tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso fails to move to back control.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Elkins tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Elkins is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso prevents Elkins from getting the reversal.#T4#
Elkins regains half guard.
Fiso prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is pressing down on Elkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elkins is holding on for now.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Fiso is pressing down on Elkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elkins is holding on for now.
Elkins wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5##SUB2#
Fiso is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiso stalling.
Elkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Fiso prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Elkins is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Elkins wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso controlling the pace. #T7#
Elkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Elkins wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More stalling from Fiso.
Elkins manages to get to full guard.
Elkins working a defensive guard but Fiso manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elkins (0) vs (8) Fiso
Elkins is being controlled here. #T8#
Elkins holds on to Fiso's head and controls the position momentarily.
Fiso advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Elkins (0) vs (10) Fiso
Elkins is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elkins can't escape the position.
Elkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Elkins is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Elkins (0) vs (13) Fiso
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Elkins.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Elkins from escaping the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Elkins buck him off.
Fiso is not going to allow Elkins to sit and survive in this position.
Elkins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10##SUB2#
Elkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Elkins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Fiso on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Elkins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Fiso is trying to stick to Elkins's back but Elkins is turning into Fiso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elkins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elkins (2) vs (13) Fiso
Elkins wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elkins (2) vs (15) Fiso
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkins is keeping the position for now.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fiso.
Elkins trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Elkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elkins is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is pushing down on Elkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Elkins is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Elkins is trying to control but can't.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elkins is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elkins (2) vs (18) Fiso
Elkins tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso looking to control but Elkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso takes Elkins's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Elkins is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Elkins (2) vs (21) Fiso#T13#
I really don't envy Elkins right now.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Elkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Fiso is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Elkins rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Elkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Elkins tries to break free.
Fiso controls the action.
Elkins wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Fiso controlling the position well here. Elkins rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiso is not going to allow Elkins to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Fiso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 21 to 2.
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krawlee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fiso is in Krawlee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Krawlee
Fiso wants to sweep here but Krawlee controlling him for the moment.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Krawlee 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
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.#T1#
Fiso pulls Krawlee in close to prevent any damage.
Krawlee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso 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.
Fiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krawlee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (5) Krawlee#T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Fiso is right now.
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso wants to control but Krawlee postures up.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krawlee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krawlee tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Krawlee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Krawlee has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (2) vs (7) Krawlee
Krawlee prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso wants to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away.#T4#
Krawlee wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Krawlee isn't that keen on the idea.
Krawlee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krawlee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krawlee is working away from the top position though.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg.
Krawlee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg. #T6#
Krawlee wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krawlee is working away from the top position though.
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Krawlee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Fiso keeping control of the position.
Krawlee controlling the action here. #T7#
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Krawlee wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Krawlee sits in half guard.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter inform me that Krawlee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Krawlee is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Krawlee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Krawlee is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg. #T9#
Fiso is staying active underneath Krawlee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krawlee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso is staying active underneath Krawlee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krawlee controlling the action here.
Krawlee prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Krawlee trying to control the pace.
Fiso is positioning himself well to prevent Krawlee advancing to mount. #T10#
Fiso trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
Krawlee is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krawlee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (10) Krawlee
Krawlee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Fiso is right now. #T11#
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee working away.
Krawlee controlling the position from side mount.
Fiso tries to bench press Krawlee off him but Krawlee keeps the position.
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso wants to control the action here but instead Krawlee manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (13) Krawlee
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
Krawlee avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.#T12#
Krawlee looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso wants to control but Krawlee is having none of it.
Krawlee tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Krawlee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krawlee fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso 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.
Fiso wants to control but Krawlee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (2) vs (16) Krawlee
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Krawlee trying to control the position but Fiso is working away.
Fiso holding on.
Krawlee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 16 to 2.
A very excited looking Kreepee Krawlee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Fiso
Thayer trying to control but Fiso postures up.
#SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Thayer trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T1#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fiso.#T2#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Yet more stalling tactics from Fiso.
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Fiso controlling the action here.
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!#SUB#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Fiso not doing much here.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso stalling.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thayer! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Fiso#T5#
Fiso controlling from mount.
Thayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Thayer to control.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (0) vs (8) Fiso
Thayer trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thayer can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thayer trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Fiso has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thayer! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fiso gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malaki Fiso!
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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Event:
CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kuronoa clinches.
Fiso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuronoa after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Fiso has Kuronoa pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fiso pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kuronoa tumbling to the mat - Fiso dives into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Fiso
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #T1#
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kuronoa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fiso frees his head nicely. Oh but Kuronoa has switched to an armbar! Fiso is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ono Kuronoa! |
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Event:
ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Intruder on the side of the head.
Intruder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso tests Intruder's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Intruder misses with a straight right.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
Intruder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fiso.
Fiso tries to move into range but Intruder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fiso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Intruder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Fiso forces Intruder back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Intruder has him pressed against the cage.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
Fiso lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Fiso working hard to break the clinch.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Fiso lands a shot to the body.
Fiso lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Intruder.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Fiso avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Fiso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fiso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Intruder smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Fiso clinches up with Intruder and pushes him back against the cage.
Fiso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Intruder walks away with a smile on his face. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bed Intruder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Fiso misses with a few strikes there.
Fiso throws a push kick but Intruder slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Intruder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fiso sprawls well initially but Intruder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Intruder is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Intruder has control of the leg.
Intruder drops an elbow to the side of Fiso's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Intruder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fiso has hold of Intruder's hands but Intruder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Intruder. #SUB2#
Fiso actively working from the bottom here.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Intruder is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso trying to control but Intruder postures up.
Intruder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fiso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Intruder working Fiso over with strikes.
Intruder slips a nice elbow through Fiso's hands, connecting with Fiso's forehead.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Intruder is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Intruder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Fiso looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Intruder pushes past his half guard into mount!
Intruder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Intruder.
Fiso gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso trying to control the position.
#T4#
Intruder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Intruder works over Fiso with some ground and pound from guard.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Intruder controlling him for the moment.
Intruder stands up over Fiso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Intruder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Intruder is in close to Fiso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Intruder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fiso swats away the attempt to clinch by Intruder.
Intruder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fiso walks into a stiff left hand from Intruder.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Fiso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Intruder's sensitive parts. #CL#
Intruder moves into range and clinches up with Fiso.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Fiso takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Intruder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiso can do to turn this around?
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Intruder looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Intruder throws a wild body kick that Fiso sees coming a mile off.
Intruder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Intruder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Intruder.
Bed Intruder is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Fiso misses with a hook. Intruder ducked under it nicely.
Intruder blocks a leg kick.
Intruder tries to work over Fiso's front leg with a kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Intruder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fiso!
Intruder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Intruder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Intruder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Intruder lands a nice forearm strike.
Bed Intruder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Fiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Intruder off and has taken his back!
Intruder breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Intruder distracts Fiso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intruder's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Intruder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Intruder distracts Fiso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Intruder connects with a couple of short punches.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fiso working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Intruder has passed into half guard!
Intruder is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Intruder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Intruder lands a nice short elbow.
Fiso 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.
Intruder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fiso tries to roll over but Intruder keeps him under control.
Fiso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Intruder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Intruder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Intruder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Intruder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#Fiso is rocked!
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. Intruder connects with a nice short shot to Fiso's temple.
Fiso is still in real trouble! Can Intruder finish him?
Still in half guard, Intruder seems content to control.
Intruder slips a nice elbow through Fiso's hands, connecting with Fiso's forehead.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Intruder is controlling well.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Intruder is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso tries to roll over but Intruder keeps him under control.
Intruder drops an elbow to the side of Fiso's head.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Intruder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fiso taking some punishment here, with Intruder in his half guard.
Intruder is nestled in close to Fiso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Intruder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Intruder scores with a big shot! Fiso's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fiso! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ICS 52
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiso misses with a straight right.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megalos.
We've been told by Megalos's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Megalos gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Fiso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiso looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
A good leg kick by Fiso.
Fiso throws a shot from downtown. Megalos moves away and avoids it.
Fiso misses with a double jab.
Megalos misses with a body shot.
Megalos jabs Fiso right on the nose. Fiso blinks but takes it well.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.#CL2#
Fiso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos cracks Fiso with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Megalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fiso blocks a body shot from Megalos. #T1#
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megalos.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Megalos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Megalos lands a left hand.
Megalos digs a right hand underneath Fiso's ribcage. Fiso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Fiso on the inside. #BC#
Megalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Megalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Fiso checks a leg kick nicely.
Megalos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Megalos swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fiso takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Fiso.#T2#
Megalos blocks the body kick.
Megalos thuds his shin into the meat of Fiso's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Megalos.
Megalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Megalos looks to land a body kick but Fiso moved away.
Megalos lands with a hook. Fiso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Megalos.
Fiso throws a jab when Megalos was well out of range.
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fiso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Megalos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
Megalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Fiso.
Megalos throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Megalos misses with a kick to the body.
Fiso shapes to counter with a head kick.
Megalos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Megalos is looking to wear down Fiso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Megalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fiso, as that shot connected.
Megalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Megalos scores with a jab. Fiso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Megalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiso is out of range and Megalos settles back down. #CL#
Megalos pushes Fiso up against the cage in a clinch.
Fiso jumps guard but Megalos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Fiso.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
Megalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Megalos has him pressed against the cage.
Vasilios Megalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Fiso swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fiso or not.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos pushes Fiso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Megalos throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiso bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Megalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Megalos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiso doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Megalos's hands.
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Megalos's head but Megalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fiso moves forwards but Megalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Megalos scores with a hook.
Fiso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Megalos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fiso moves in looking to clinch but Megalos pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos misses the body punch
and Fiso counters with a good low kick that Megalos was not able to check. #CL2#
Fiso takes the fight into the clinch.
Megalos pushes Fiso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Fiso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fiso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fiso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Megalos lands the left hand.
Megalos throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Megalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso ducks right into an uppercut from Megalos.
Fiso takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos scores with a jab to the head.
Megalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Megalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Megalos has closed the distance and engaged Fiso in a clinch.
Megalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiso can do to turn this around?
Megalos working aggressively here.
Megalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fiso swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos gets through Fiso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megalos is working Fiso over against the cage.
Fiso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Megalos blocking some punches.
#T1#
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Fiso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fiso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Megalos is out of range.
Fiso throws a leg kick but Megalos moved away.
It looked like Megalos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
A left lands for Megalos.
Megalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fiso on the side of the head.
Fiso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fiso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Megalos slips under a jab.
Megalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fiso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Megalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Fiso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Megalos pushes Fiso up against the cage in a clinch.
Megalos lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso blocking some punches.
Megalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso blocks a body shot from Megalos. #T2#
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos prevents a body shot from Fiso.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megalos.
Fiso scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Fiso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Megalos wants to clinch.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
Fiso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fiso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fiso swats away the attempt to clinch by Megalos.
Megalos misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Megalos.
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Megalos.
Megalos with a jab.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megalos.
Megalos avoids a kick to the body.
Fiso misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Fiso gets tackled into the cage by Megalos. Megalos maintains the clinch.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Fiso avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
Fiso tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos is working Fiso over against the cage.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Megalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Fiso tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Megalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Megalos lands a body shot.
Fiso prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Vasilios Megalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Megalos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos misses with some punches.
Megalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Megalos.
Fiso blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Megalos.
Megalos lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Fiso manages to pull guard.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Megalos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Megalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fiso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Megalos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Megalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fiso on the side of the head.
Megalos throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso misses with a kick to the body.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Megalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Megalos thumps Fiso with a low kick.
Fiso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Megalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fiso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos lands a lovely overhand right.
Good work by Megalos as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Megalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Megalos.#T1#
Fiso scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Megalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
A big left from Megalos misses.
Fiso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Fiso misses.
Megalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fiso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Megalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso looks to land a combination but Megalos avoids it well.
A jab from Fiso misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Megalos misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiso.
Megalos throws the kick towards the body but Fiso avoids it.#T2#
A left lands for Fiso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso works Megalos's body with a nice hook.
Megalos throws a hook to the side of Fiso's head but Fiso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Megalos scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Fiso. That snapped Megalos's head back.
Fiso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fiso with a jab.
Fiso blocks a jab.
Megalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Megalos.
Megalos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Megalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!#CL2#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
Fiso lands with a right to the head.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiso.
Fiso misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Fiso working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Fiso jumps into guard, dragging Megalos to the mat.
Megalos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Megalos won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fiso has his foot on Megalos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Megalos works his way back into a safe position though.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Megalos content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Megalos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Megalos advances to half guard.
Megalos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso won't allow Megalos to pass to mount.
Fiso gets full guard.
Megalos postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Megalos, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos! |
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Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiso.
Fiso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Fiso is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiso blocks the leg kick.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Fiso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fiso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with a body kick.
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.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
Fiso lands a lovely overhand right.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali thumps Fiso with a low kick.
Ali lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiso slips under a jab from Ali.#T1#
Ali throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali checks a low kick from Fiso.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fiso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick lands for Ali.
Ali is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Fiso.
Ali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fiso if he has to take too many more of those.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fiso's sensitive parts.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Fiso down.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fiso jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Fiso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali wants to stand but Fiso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiso is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fiso throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fiso scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fiso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Fiso takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Fiso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Fiso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiso is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Fiso blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Fiso checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fiso. #CL#
Fiso gets a clinch.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fiso.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Fiso gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Fiso gets control of Ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ali tries to stand but Fiso is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali gets to his feet. Fiso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Fiso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiso in his tracks.
Fiso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ali punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Fiso lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fiso backing away here, and Ali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Fiso moved out of range.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fiso.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fiso under the eye.
Fiso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Ali.
Fiso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fiso.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fiso scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Fiso slips a jab from Ali.#CL#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Ali tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso. #T3#
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Fiso gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiso.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Fiso is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali is working Fiso over against the cage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Fiso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fiso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Ali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fiso, up you get! #T4#
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Fiso lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fiso with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ali.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Fiso's front leg but catches the back leg as Fiso tries to avoid it.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fiso lands a front kick.
A low kick lands for Fiso.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fiso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiso.
Fiso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.#T1#
Ali keeps Fiso at a distance using the push kick.
Fiso moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fiso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
A jab from Fiso does it's job there.
Ali throws a lazy body kick
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Fiso slips a straight right by Ali.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ali scores with a hook.
Fiso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Fiso settles back down.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fiso throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Ali catches Fiso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso moves away from the strike by Ali.
Fiso misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali misses with a body shot
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fiso.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Ali throws a push kick but Fiso slaps the foot to one side.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Fiso connects with a single shot there.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiso finish him?#T3#
Ali is looking to slow Fiso down with leg kicks.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali checks the leg kick.
Fiso throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Ali tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Ali.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso slips under a jab from Ali.
Fiso throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
Ali misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiso.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.#T4##CL#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiso.
Fiso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fiso wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Fiso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiso's elbow.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Ali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fiso seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Fiso prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarfraz Ali.
I've got Ali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ICS 42
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiso thumps Tiger with a low kick.
Fiso scores with a push kick.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso blocks a head kick by Tiger.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Tiger avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Tiger punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fiso can pounce on him.
Fiso throws a chopping leg kick but Tiger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Tiger gets a clinch.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiso's elbow.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso is trying to push Tiger away but Tiger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiger is working Fiso over against the cage.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Tiger pushes Fiso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Tiger.
Fiso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Tiger trying to land knees to the body.
Tiger can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
#TD#
Tiger pulls guard. #SUB#
Fiso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiso has managed to get both his arms back between Tiger's legs - danger averted.
Tiger controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tiger sneaks back into 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 trying to pass the guard but Tiger defending well.
Fiso prevents Tiger from improving his position.
Tiger is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Fiso looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fiso tries to take Tiger's back but instead Tiger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tiger won't allow Fiso to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tiger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tiger is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiso.
#T3#
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Tiger defends it.
Fiso is thwarting Tiger's attempts to control the position.
Tiger is controlling Fiso's trapped leg to prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fiso prevents Tiger from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiger is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tiger avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fiso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiger sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Fiso wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiso is trying to control. Tiger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiger is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso moves nicely into side control.
Fiso trying to control the action but Tiger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Great Tiger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tiger closes the distance and pushes Fiso back into the cage.
Tiger misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
#BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiso tries to score with a low kick but Tiger moves his leg out of the way.
Tiger needs to keep his hands up - Fiso had a free shot at his head there.
Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger.
Tiger moves forwards but Fiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fiso with the inside leg kick.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Tiger throws a chopping leg kick but Fiso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Tiger has Fiso up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiger is working Fiso over against the cage.
Tiger scores with a hook to the body.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiger tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiso throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Fiso.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Fiso.
Fiso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fiso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fiso's defenses.
Fiso tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fiso or not.
Fiso tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Fiso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Fiso. #TD2#
Fiso drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Fiso has his foot on Tiger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiger works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger preventing the sweep.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tiger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tiger wants to control for a moment but Fiso uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tiger wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well. #T3#
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiger is one step ahead there.
Tiger is pushing down on Fiso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiso is fighting to maintain full guard but Tiger has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tiger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Tiger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tiger prevents Fiso from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tiger stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fiso trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tiger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tiger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Great Tiger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Tiger moves into the clinch.
Tiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
Great Tiger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Fiso on the inside.
Fiso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Fiso.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiger.
Nice elbow from Tiger.
A short body shot lands from Fiso as the two fighters clinch.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiger to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
#TD#
Tiger jumps guard.
Tiger being controlled here, momentarily.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Tiger is really struggling to control Fiso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tiger has Fiso pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiso is pushing down on Tiger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiger is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Tiger is having none of it.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Tiger defends it. #SUB#
Tiger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Tiger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tiger is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tiger avoid being mounted?
Fiso is looking to advance position but Tiger won't allow it.
Fiso uses his free foot to push down on Tiger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tiger.
Tiger prevents Fiso from taking his back.
Tiger manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Fiso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiger sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Fiso passes to full mount!
Tiger regains half guard.#SUB#
Tiger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tiger looking for submissions off his back.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Great Tiger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiso is looking to pass Tiger's guard but actually Tiger recovers to full guard.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tiger trying to control the position.
Fiso is fighting to break Tiger's control of his arms but Tiger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tiger is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Malaki Fiso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiger is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Fiso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiso has managed to get both his arms back between Tiger's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Great Tiger.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiger, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!
Great Tiger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ICS 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiso scores with a nice head shot.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Experiment Il avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Experiment Il misses. #CL2#
Fiso instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Experiment Il has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fiso blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Experiment Il takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Experiment Il keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fiso's efforts to push away.
Fiso is trying to push Experiment Il away but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Experiment Il just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fiso scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Fiso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Experiment Il uses from the top position.
Fiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Experiment Il has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il trying to control the position but Fiso is working away. #T1#
Experiment Il content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Experiment Il controls the position.
Fiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Experiment Il off and has taken his back!
Experiment Il is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment Il tries to break free.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2##SUB2#
Fiso is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Experiment Il defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fiso trying to control.#SUB2#
Experiment Il is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Fiso has locked on a rear naked choke here! Experiment Il is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malaki Fiso!
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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Event:
ICS 34
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Fiso.
A lazy left from Lę finds it's target.
Fiso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Fiso lands.
Lę slips a jab from Fiso.
Fiso backing away here, and Lę unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lę lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Fiso connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Lę.
Nice body punch from Fiso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Lę lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fiso takes a step back to recover.
Fiso throws a sloppy head kick and Lę moves out of range easily.
Lę scores with the left hand. Fiso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Lę throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Lę connects with a single shot there.
Lę pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lę throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fiso tries to move into range but Lę moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lę scores with a push kick.
Fiso checks a low kick from Lę.
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.
Fiso wants to clinch.
Lę keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Lę moves out of range of the leg kick from Fiso.
Lę looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fiso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lę just manages to avoid it.
Lę misses with a body kick.
Lę throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Fiso.#T2#
Lę throws the kick towards the body but Fiso avoids it.
Lę throws a hook to the side of Fiso's head but Fiso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lę.
Fiso motions for Lę to come forward. Fiso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Lę feints and then cracks Fiso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fiso down.
Fiso throws a body punch but Lę moves out of range.
Lę takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Lę with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lę avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Fiso swats away the attempt to clinch by Lę.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Lę was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lę misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Lę is just out of range.
Lę follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lę throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lę on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lę lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lę looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Lę keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fiso misses with a hook.
Lę throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fiso is looking to wear down Lę with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Lę takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lę is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Fiso, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lę fakes the leg kick and cracks Fiso in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Lę motions for Fiso to come forward. Lę throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lę is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lę avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fiso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lę has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lę and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Fiso
and Lę counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiso with a nice calf kick.
Lę throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiso lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso jabs at Lę's body.
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 Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lę cracks Fiso with an open hand slap.
Quân Lę has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lę throws a good cross that connects.
Lę looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Lę lands with a nice body kick.
Fiso tries to move into range but Lę moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quân Lę seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lę throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lę throws a shot to the body.
Lę throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lę throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso doesn't manage to clinch there - Lę circles away.
Lę bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fiso's head backwards.
Fiso moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Fiso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lę uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso wants to land a leg kick but Lę is out of range. #T1#
Lę looks to throw the jab but Fiso is out of range.
Fiso tries to land a leg kick but Lę saw it coming and moves away.
Quân Lę seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiso lands a nice hook to Lę's body. Lę takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lę looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lę scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiso in his tracks.
Lę fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Lę fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lę slips under a jab.
Lę misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lę at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiso.
Fiso throws a front kick aimed at Lę's knee but Lę avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fiso, as that shot connected.
Lę jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Lę scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lę uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fiso misses with a hook.
Fiso scores with the left hand. Lę knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiso.
Lę punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Lę looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Lę tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Lę.
Fiso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lę swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Lę throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lę swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Lę swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Lę tries a quick counter leg kick but Fiso is wise to it.
Lę tries to close the distance and clinch but Fiso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
A head kick misses from Fiso.
Lę scores with a decent looking hook.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lę takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Fiso checks a low kick from Lę.
A punch lands to the side of Fiso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lę with the inside leg kick.
Fiso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lę on the side of the head.
Fiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Lę.
Fiso half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lę looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lę is out of range.
Lę misses the jab.
Lę keeps the fight on the outside.
Fiso takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Lę looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lę throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lę misses with a wild body shot.
Lę throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso tries to counter by clinching up but Lę breaks away and moves out of range.
Lę circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lę tries to land a front kick but Fiso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lę on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fiso. Fiso obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Lę.
Fiso throws a leg kick which misses Lę's front leg but catches the back leg as Lę tries to avoid it.
Fiso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lę 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiso checks a leg kick.#CL#
Fiso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lę, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lę breaks the clinch.
Lę lands with a hook. Fiso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Lę lands a nice hook to Fiso's body. Fiso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lę showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Lę moved out of range nicely.
Fiso is looking to chop away at Lę's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lę.
Lę throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Fiso tenderised Lę's leg. Lę is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lę was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso takes a swing at Lę's ribcage but misses.
Lę moves out of range as Fiso throws a body kick.
Lę throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Lę tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fiso is able to avoid easily.
Lę scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso is looking to land body kicks.
Lę lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fiso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Lę.
Fiso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Lę keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Lę scores with a jab to the body.
Lę chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lę.
Fiso scores with a hook to the body. Lę takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fiso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lę will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lę lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fiso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Lę responds with a good body kick, but Fiso manages to step out the way in time.
Lę connects with a solid leg kick.
Lę motions for Fiso to come forward. Lę throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fiso. That's going to slow Lę down.
Lę misses with a body kick.
Fiso thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fiso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lę misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Fiso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lę counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lę lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Lę.
Fiso darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Lę clinches.
Lę tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Fiso.
Lę makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lę makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lę lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lę creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Fiso manages to pull guard.
Fiso 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.#T3##SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lę passes into side control.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Lę stands up and beckons Fiso to his feet. #T4#
Lę tries a head kick but it misses.
Lę catches Fiso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lę ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Lę waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Fiso misses with a straight left.
Lę throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fiso counters with a good, hard body kick but Lę shrugs it off. #CL#
Fiso takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Lę breaks the clinch.
Lę scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lę comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lę has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lę!
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Event:
ICS 27
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fiso can pounce on him.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Fiso connects with a leg kick. Rodriguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso blocks a jab.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso connects with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso counters with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiso.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiso slips under a jab from Rodriguez.#T1#
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiso lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryan Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Fiso throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, jab by Fiso - just one landing.
Fiso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiso takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Fiso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fiso's hands.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Fiso slips the punch.
Fiso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiso lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Fiso rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Fiso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Fiso manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a thumping low kick.
Fiso throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.#T3#
A nice combination there by Fiso.
Fiso connects with a jab.
Rodriguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fiso is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez is looking to slow Fiso down with leg kicks.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Fiso lands a body shot.
Fiso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodriguez rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Fiso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiso.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fiso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiso connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Fiso misses.
Malaki Fiso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fiso slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Fiso wants to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch position.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Fiso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Fiso scores with a decent looking hook.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
It seemed like Fiso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.#T1#
Fiso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiso.
Fiso lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiso.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Fiso counters with a low kick, right behind Rodriguez 's knee.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Fiso lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Fiso.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Fiso misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Fiso cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Fiso.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
Fiso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriguez's calf.
Fiso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Fiso rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Fiso can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Fiso jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Fiso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fiso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Fiso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Fiso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Fiso.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiso tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso blocks a jab.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Fiso throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fiso.
Fiso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Fiso defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Fiso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Fiso moves into the clinch.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso connects with a leg kick. Rodriguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Rodriguez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fiso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Fiso connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Fiso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Fiso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiso digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso misses the body punch
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso misses with a jab to the body
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Fiso moved out of range.
Fiso now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Fiso as he checks the leg kick.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fiso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.#T2#
Fiso staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiso lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good standup being displayed there by Fiso as he connects with a hook.
Fiso throws a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodriguez with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fisos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fiso looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.#T3#
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Fiso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fiso at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Fiso wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Fiso scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fiso works Rodriguez's body with a nice hook.
Fiso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Fiso slips the punch.
Fiso thinks about the counter body kick.
Fiso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Fiso!
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ICS 18
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Fiso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Intruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Intruder throws a good cross that connects.
Intruder misses with an uppercut.
Fiso tries to land a front kick but Intruder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Intruder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Intruder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fiso pinned against the cage. Fiso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Intruder throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder cracks Fiso with an open hand slap.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Intruder tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaki Fiso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fiso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Intruder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Intruder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Intruder has closed the distance and engaged Fiso in a clinch.
Intruder scores with a shot to the side of Fiso's head.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Fiso tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Fiso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Intruder.#BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Fiso misses with a body kick.
Fiso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Intruder tries to clinch but Fiso moves out of range.
Intruder fails with the takedown.
Intruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso slips under a jab.
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.
Fiso scores with a head kick. Intruder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Fiso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Intruder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Intruder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intruder throws a leg kick
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Intruder cracks Fiso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Intruder looks to land a body kick but Fiso moved away.#CL2#
Intruder rushes Fiso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fiso misses with a body punch.
Fiso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Fiso manages to break the clinch.
Fiso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Intruder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fiso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Fiso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Fiso. Beautiful body shot.
Intruder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Intruder is looking to slow Fiso down with leg kicks.
Intruder shoots for a double leg takedown but Fiso sprawls well. He's pushed Intruder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malaki Fiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Fiso slips a jab from Intruder.
Fiso cracks Intruder with an open hand slap.
Intruder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Fiso.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Fiso.
#CL2#
Intruder has Fiso up against the cage in a clinch.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Fiso.
Fiso throws a head punch that misses.
Fiso blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiso tries to pull guard but Intruder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Intruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fiso.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Intruder.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Intruder misses with the head strike.
Fiso wants to get back to striking at distance but Intruder won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Intruder lands a body shot.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fiso as the two fighters clinch.
Fiso lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fiso blocks a jab.
Fiso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Intruder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fiso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fiso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Intruder throws a good cross that connects.
Fiso slaps away a takedown attempt from Intruder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Intruder throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Intruder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Intruder swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Intruder.
Intruder throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso counters with a nice body kick.
Intruder doesn't manage to clinch there - Fiso circles away.
Nice body punch from Intruder.
Intruder tries to clinch up but Fiso circles away and keeps his distance.
Intruder is looking to clinch but Fiso is avoiding it.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
A clash of legs there as Fiso blocks the low kick.
Fiso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Intruder is predictable there
and Fiso counters with a low kick, right behind Intruder 's knee.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiso.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Intruder feints a counter leg kick.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder misses with a low kick.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
Fiso tried to score with a low kick but Intruder checks it.
Intruder feints the counter takedown.
Fiso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Intruder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fiso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Intruder in his tracks. #CL2#
Intruder takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso.
Intruder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bed Intruder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Fiso manages to pull guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Intruder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Intruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Intruder is one step ahead there. #T3#
Intruder postures up in Fiso's guard and throws a big left but Fiso blocks it.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Intruder trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Intruder passes into half guard.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fiso's head.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Intruder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Intruder preventing the sweep.
Intruder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Intruder controlling the position.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Intruder is keeping the position for now.
Intruder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiso's guard. #REVB#
Intruder stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to control.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Intruder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fiso's guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Intruder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Intruder stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Intruder trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Intruder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intruder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Intruder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fiso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Intruder connects with a couple of short punches.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso controls Intruder momentarily but Intruder frees himself.
Intruder won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Intruder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso passes Intruder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Intruder wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso prevents Intruder from improving his position.
Intruder 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.#T2#
Fiso is trying to control. Intruder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Intruder is trying to control but can't.
Fiso stalling.
Intruder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso won't allow Intruder to sweep him here. #T3#
Fiso pushes down on Intruder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Intruder is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Intruder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bed Intruder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Intruder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Intruder is trying to get back to full guard.
Intruder is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Intruder tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Intruder defends it.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Intruder wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Intruder darts in and clinches Fiso up against the cage.
Fiso wants to get back to striking at distance but Intruder won't allow it.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Intruder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Intruder lands with a short shot to the head.
Fiso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Fiso misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bed Intruder.
I've got Intruder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bed Intruder!
During a confident post fight interview, Bed Intruder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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CEC END GAME
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fiso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fiso shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso scores with a jab. Grande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande thumps Fiso with a low kick.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
A countering left hand to the body from Fiso misses.
Grande takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Fiso feints a counter leg kick.
Fiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiso throws a sloppy head kick and Grande moves out of range easily.
Fiso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Grande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande motions for Fiso to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Grande throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Fiso lunges at Grande with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grande's hand.
Fiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Fiso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grande throws a right hand that Fiso ducks under and follows up with a left that Fiso also avoids with ease.
Fiso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Grande throws a push kick but Fiso slaps the foot to one side.
Fiso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grande moves away from the strike by Fiso.
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Fiso blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Fiso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grande misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Fiso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Fiso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grande punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grande has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fiso.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso throws a low kick but Grande avoids it.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Fiso slips a jab from Grande.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fiso misses the body punch
and Fiso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Grande's belly button to the back.
Fiso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fiso throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Fiso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Fiso had a free shot at his head there.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande lands a jab to Fiso's midsection.#T3#
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Fiso's belly button to the back.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grande misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Fiso is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Grande.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fiso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Fiso scores with a push kick.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Grande throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande lands a nice looking body kick.
Grande avoids the head kick by Fiso.
#T4#
Fiso connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Fiso.
Fiso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grande had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fiso misses.
A head kick by Grande misses
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Grande misses with a hook.
Fiso jabs Grande right on the nose. Grande blinks but takes it well.
Fiso throws a series of punches but Grande avoids them all with ease.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Fiso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Fiso lands with a cross.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grande throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiso.
Fiso throws a jab when Grande was well out of range.
Grande takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Grande.
Fiso blocks a leg kick.
Fiso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grande swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grande doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande digs a good hook to Fiso's body.
Grande lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande lands with a straight right. Fiso didn't see that one coming.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso lands a body shot.
#T1#
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiso.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Good standup being displayed there by Grande as he connects with a hook.
Grande swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Grande throws a nice looking combination but Fiso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiso tries to score with a low kick but Grande moves his leg out of the way.
Grande is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grande throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Fiso throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fiso defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiso.
Grande throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiso.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Grande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##CL#
Grande clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiso's elbow.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Fiso avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grande to keep the fight standing.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fiso.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso lands with a right to the head.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Fiso lands a body shot.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande blocks a body shot from Fiso.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiso.
Fiso blocking some punches.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
#BC2#
Fiso breaks from the clinch.
Grande takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Fiso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fiso avoids the head kick by Grande.
Fiso looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fiso slips under a jab.
Fiso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Fiso's ribs.
Grande takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A combination from Grande does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fiso! But no joy.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso digs a good hook to Grande's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso tries a quick counter leg kick but Grande is wise to it.
Fiso throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Fiso is looking to score with low kicks.
Grande jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fiso slips under a jab from Grande.
Fiso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Grande moves into range and clinches up with Fiso.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Fiso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso fails to pull guard.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Fiso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grande.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande slips a jab and a cross from Fiso.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiso checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Grande.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Fiso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a hook.
Fiso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Grande motions for Fiso to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fiso thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Fiso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fiso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fiso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso cracks a nice hook into Grande's ribs.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso connects with a crisp jab.
Grande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fiso slips a jab from Grande.
Fiso throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Fiso connects with a body shot.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grande throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fiso.
Grande misses with a shot to the body
letting Fiso counter with a right hand.
Fiso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Grande.
Grande takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiso looks for the body kick but Grande saw that one coming.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Grande throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Fiso slips under a jab.
Fiso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Grande throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Grande backs off Fiso throws a huge counter combo but Grande manages to avoid it all.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Grande connects with a solid leg kick.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiso.
A solid body kick from Fiso.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Grande throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Fiso feints a counter leg kick.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Grande misses with a jab to the body
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso with a hook.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Grande tries to land a front kick but Fiso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Grande misses.
A jab from Grande misses.
Fiso misses with a kick to the body.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Malaki Fiso just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Fiso defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Fiso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fiso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grande.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grande motions for Fiso to come forward. Grande throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grande doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Fiso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiso slips under a jab from Grande.
Fiso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Fiso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Fiso is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Fiso slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso throws a right hand that Grande ducks under and follows up with a left that Grande also avoids with ease.
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fiso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Fiso down.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fiso to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Fiso walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
Grande slips under a jab.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Grande.#T3#
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fiso scoring well with a low kick there.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Grande misses.
Grande throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Fiso tries a quick counter leg kick but Grande is wise to it.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grande.
Fiso tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grande checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Fiso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Grande shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Fiso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf.
Grande jabs at Fiso's body.
Fiso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Grande finds it's way through Fiso's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande connects with a right hand. Fiso shakes it off.
Grande moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande had his way with Malaki Fiso in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiso.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande lands a really nice looking cross but Fiso seems unphased.
Grande throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Grande fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fiso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Fiso is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fiso.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Fiso lands but Grande takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Fiso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
#T1#
Grande wants to slow Fiso down by chopping away at his legs.
Fiso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grande.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Fiso now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
Fiso takes one to the side of the head.
Fiso is looking to score with low kicks.
Fiso throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
A slow jab from Fiso misses its intended target.
Fiso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grande throws out the jab. #T2#
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Fiso.
Fiso walks into a left hand.
Grande misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fiso throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Fiso moves out of range of the body kick.
Fiso connects with a jab.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Grande punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fiso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Fiso scores with a push kick.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Fiso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fiso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fiso connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande tries to land a leg kick but Fiso saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande avoids the body shot from Fiso.
#T4#
Fiso is looking to score with low kicks.
Fiso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grande.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso lands the left hand.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grande lands a front kick.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Grande slams his shin into Fiso's torso.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiso.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Fiso off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grande has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
As Jesus Chico Grande got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
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Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Fiso looks for the body kick but Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fiso's head backwards.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Fiso.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to 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.
Fiso throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Fiso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Golovkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiso motions for Golovkin to come forward. Fiso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
#T1#
Fiso throws a lazy head kick
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fiso throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Fiso misses.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fiso throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
#T2#
Fiso throws a right and a left that Golovkin avoids nicely.
Golovkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Golovkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Fiso.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Fiso counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golovkin's knee momentarily.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Fiso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Golovkin avoids it.
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Fiso.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Fiso misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fiso punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Fiso throws a leg kick
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fiso throws a sloppy body shot
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Fiso swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fiso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fiso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Fiso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick from Fiso lands but Golovkin takes it in his stride.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Malaki Fiso 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.
#R2#
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Fiso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin throws out a powerful jab.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Fiso is looking to wear down Golovkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fiso throws a sloppy body shot
and Golovkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiso doesn't seem bothered though.
Golovkin avoids the head kick by Fiso.
Golovkin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Fiso.
A big left from Fiso misses.
Fiso misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses.
Fiso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fiso with a body shot.
Fiso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Fiso is predictable there
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Fiso finds it's way through Golovkin's defenses.
Golovkin swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
#T3#
Fiso lands with a good body shot.
Fiso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golovkin throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fiso misses with a hook.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso takes one to the chin there.
Fiso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golovkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Fiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fiso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Fiso looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Golovkin throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Golovkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fiso jabs Golovkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fiso throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Fiso.
Golovkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
A big right from Fiso misses.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Fiso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiso throws a right hand that Golovkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Golovkin also avoids with ease.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fiso misses with a lunging right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Vadim Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fiso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fiso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fiso connects with a leg kick. Golovkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golovkin has time to react.
Fiso connects with a solid leg kick.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiso jabs at Golovkin's body.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Fiso jabs at Golovkin's body.
Golovkin moves forwards but Fiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiso tries to land a leg kick but Golovkin saw it coming and moves away.
Fiso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golovkin's sensitive parts.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Fiso looks to throw a body kick
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Fiso is out of range.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Fiso's body.
Golovkin swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Golovkin blocks the body kick.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some bone on bone action there as Golovkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range and Fiso settles back down.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin throws a right and a left that Fiso avoids nicely.
Fiso misses with a straight left.
Fiso lands a slapping body shot.
Fiso slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malaki Fiso.
Well Fiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Tori misses with a right hand
and Tori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tori misses with an uppercut
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fiso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fiso checks a leg kick nicely.
Tori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fiso, right into the meat.
Tori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rap Tori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tori.
Fiso cracks Tori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Fiso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tori misses with a right hand
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tori thows a body kick. Fiso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tori slips under a jab from Fiso.
Fiso throws a shot to the body.
Tori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Tori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tori.
Fiso slips a jab and a cross from Tori.
Tori throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Tori is just out of range.
Fiso avoids the head kick by Tori.
Fiso lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Fiso.
Tori ducks right into an uppercut from Fiso.
Tori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fiso counters with a nice uppercut.
Tori misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Tori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Tori lands with a nice body punch.
Malaki Fiso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tori lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Fiso scores with a sloppy right hand. Tori should have avoided that one.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Fiso connects with an inside leg kick.
Tori connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tori misses
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fiso takes a swing at Tori's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tori has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
A big right from Tori misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tori.
Tori avoids the head kick by Fiso.
Fiso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tori ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Tori motions for Fiso to come forward. Tori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Tori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Tori scores with a hook.#TD2#
Tori feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Tori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fiso is trying to keep Tori in close.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tori is working Fiso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Tori postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tori looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tori keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fiso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiso has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Fiso passes Tori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso is keen to just control but Tori is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tori actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Tori is defending the position. #SUB#
Fiso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fiso throws a leg kick but Tori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tori misses with a hook
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Tori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tori tries a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tori.
Tori misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiso blocks the leg kick.
Fiso half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tori lands with a nice combination. Fiso backs away looking to recover.
Tori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Tori moves forwards but Fiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso looks to throw the jab but Tori is out of range.
Tori missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tori connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tori cracks Fiso with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tori, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Tori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tori misses with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a nice body kick.
Fiso scores with a push kick.
Tori scores with a body shot.
Tori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Tori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso stuns Tori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fiso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Fiso slips a straight right by Tori.
Fiso throws out a leg kick but Tori moves out of range and Fiso only half commits.
Fiso moves out of range of the strikes.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Tori.
Tori throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Fiso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso throwing a counter right hand but Tori manages to avoid it.
Tori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tori thinking.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tori was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso throws a body punch but Tori moves out of range.
Tori misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Tori misses.
Tori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Tori is just out of range.
Tori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tori moves out of range of the strikes.
Tori slips under a jab from Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tori. That did some damage!#T3#
Tori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso connects with a solid leg kick.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Tori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tori throws the kick towards the body but Fiso avoids it.
A low kick from Tori misses
and Fiso counters with a nice body kick.
Tori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tori tries to land a leg kick but Fiso saw it coming and moves away.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiso throwing a counter right hand but Tori manages to avoid it.
Tori throws a shot from downtown. Fiso moves away and avoids it.
Fiso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tori throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily.
Tori throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso scores with a jab.
Fiso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fiso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tori is able to avoid easily.
Tori misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Fiso. Beautiful body shot.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fiso sprawls well. Fiso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tori gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiso slips a straight right by Tori.
An inside leg kick lands from Tori.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Tori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tori unleashes a big counter combination but Fiso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tori lands with a cross.
Fiso slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rap Tori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tori misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Tori misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Fiso misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Fiso does it's job there.
Fiso checks a low kick from Tori.
A good leg kick by Tori.
Fiso wants to land a leg kick but Tori is out of range.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Tori with the counter takedown but Fiso avoids it easily.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fiso's head backwards.
Tori staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tori misses with a leg kick.
Tori throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Fiso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Fiso scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Fiso throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fiso tries a low kick but Tori avoids it.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tori throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Tori throws a series of punches but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Tori misses.
Fiso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tori throws a lazy head kick
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tori scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso slips a jab from Tori.
Fiso slips under a jab from Tori.
Tori misses the jab.#T2#
Tori moves away from the strike by Fiso.
Tori throws a head kick but Fiso moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tori thows a leg kick but Fiso checks it
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tori misses with a left hand
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
Tori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso lands a jab to the nose.
Fiso slips a straight right by Tori.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Fiso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Tori.
Tori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiso tries to land a front kick but Tori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tori at a distance.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Tori.#T3#
Tori misses with a left hand
and Fiso counters with a body kick.
Tori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fiso circles away quickly and effectively.
Fiso scores with the left hand. Tori knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiso avoids the body shot from Tori.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Tori throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tori throws a combination that misses
and Fiso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Tori misses the target.
Nice cross by Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Tori.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiso.
Fiso throws a leg kick which misses Tori's front leg but catches the back leg as Tori tries to avoid it.
Tori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tori.
Tori throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Fiso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fiso.
Tori misses with an uppercut.
Tori throws a lazy head kick
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tori moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Tori misses.
Tori misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fiso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Eternity 3: Storm vs Fiso
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiso lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm lunges at Fiso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fiso's hand.
Storm slips a jab from Fiso.#CL2#
Fiso moves into the clinch.
Fiso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Fiso is blocking nicely.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm prevents a body shot from Fiso.
Fiso blocks an uppercut.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiso. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso.
A body shot lands from Fiso.
Fiso jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Storm lands a left hand.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
#BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiso works Storm's body with a nice hook.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Storm.
Fiso takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm misses with a looping left.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Fiso's defenses.
We've been told by Storm's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Storm misses with a straight left.
Fiso works the jab nicely.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Fiso off the cage and back into range.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Fiso misses with a kick to the body.
Storm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Fiso tries to land a front kick but Storm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Fiso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Storm lands a nice hook to Fiso's body. Fiso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Fiso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm moves forwards but Fiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiso counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Fiso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fiso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Storm misses with a straight left. #T4#
Fiso wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Fiso.
Fiso moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Fiso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fiso looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Storm throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Fiso misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Fiso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso thumps Storm with a low kick.
Nice cross by Storm.
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 Lincoln Storm 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.
#R2#
Fiso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malaki Fiso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiso cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Fiso slips under a jab from Storm.
Fiso lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Fiso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso moves away from the strike by Storm.
Fiso is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fiso, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Fiso lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Fiso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Storm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Storm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fiso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiso. #T2#
Fiso blocking some punches.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm gets through Fiso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fiso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Fiso's head.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Storm.
Fiso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fiso throws a head punch that misses.
Fiso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fiso managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
Good body shot from Fiso.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso.
Fiso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Storm smiles and moves away.
Fiso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Fiso backs away looking to recover.
Fiso throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Fiso misses. #T3##CL#
Storm pushes Fiso up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Fiso tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiso's elbow.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Fiso avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Fiso blocks it.
Storm gets through Fiso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm. #BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch.
Fiso lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Fiso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Fiso clinches. #T4#
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the cage.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Fiso misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fiso throws a head punch that misses.
Fiso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards. #BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm clobbers Fiso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fiso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fiso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Storm tries to clinch up but Fiso circles away and keeps his distance.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fiso has time to react.
Storm misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Fiso.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiso wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm digs a good hook to Fiso's body.
#T1#
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Fiso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiso cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fiso! But no joy.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fiso thumps Storm with a low kick.
Storm jabs Fiso right on the nose. Fiso blinks but takes it well.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Storm closes the distance and pushes Fiso back into the cage.
Lincoln Storm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Fiso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
A short left from Storm.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fiso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Fiso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fiso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiso tries to pull guard but Storm won't allow it.
Fiso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fiso throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Fiso working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso lands a nice uppercut.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fiso.
Fiso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Storm misses with a body shot.
Fiso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Storm clobbers Fiso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crunch! Fiso slams his shin into Storm's torso.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Storm lands a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Fiso blocks the low kick.
Fiso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Storm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso misses with a jab to the body
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiso dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Storm scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Malaki Fiso just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Storm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fiso, pushing him back against the cage.
Fiso blocks an uppercut.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but Fiso blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Fiso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fiso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Fiso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fiso or not. #T1#
Fiso blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fiso.
Fiso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fiso checks the leg kick.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fiso can pounce on him.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Storm.
Fiso takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.#T2#
Fiso connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm with a hook.
Storm blocks a jab.
Fiso staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fiso! But no joy.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Fiso takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Fiso is out of range.
Storm takes one on the button.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Fiso lands a nice looking body shot.
Fiso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiso.
Donk. Fiso catches Storm right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Storm.
Fiso throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Fiso's leg but Fiso calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiso.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Fiso moved out of range.
Fiso lands a jab.#T4#
Fiso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm backing away here, and Fiso unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Fiso's leg but Fiso calmly moves out of range.
Fiso blocks a low kick nicely.
Fiso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Fiso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Fiso counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiso scores with a nice strike.
Storm swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Storm misses with a looping left.
Fiso throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Fiso misses the jab.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm is looking to counter the offense by Fiso and move into the clinch.
Fiso takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Fiso lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso tries a quick counter leg kick but Storm is wise to it.
Fiso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Fiso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fiso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm with a hook.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiso doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fiso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Storm thinking.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fiso swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
#CL#
Storm clinches.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiso tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiso.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Fiso breaks from the clinch.
Fiso misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Fiso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Fiso.
Fiso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fiso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.
Fiso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fiso. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Storm rushes Fiso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fiso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Fiso tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fiso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Storm smiles and moves away.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiso's head.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Storm swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Storm has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Storm.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Fiso misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm lands a body shot.
Fiso is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Storm lands a right hand.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Fiso working aggressively here.
Fiso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Storm tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fiso blocks a body shot from Storm.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lincoln Storm.
I think Fiso 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 96
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fiso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiso is out of range and Jack settles back down.
Fiso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Jack takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fiso throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack staying out of range there.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fiso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been informed that Jack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fiso tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Jack takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso cracks the inside of Jack's front leg.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
Fiso misses with a looping left.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack tries a quick counter leg kick but Fiso is wise to it.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Jack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jack cracks Fiso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A jab from Fiso does it's job there.
Fiso connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso lands a leg kick that knocks Jack off balance momentarily.
Fiso throws a sloppy body shot
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jack.
#CL#
Fiso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Fiso gets control of Jack's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fiso working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jack has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso controlling the position well.
Jack prevents Fiso from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jack is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso trying to control but Jack postures up.
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jack won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
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 Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fiso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fiso misses with a jab to the body
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Fiso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fiso throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Fiso throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fiso counters with a right hand to the body.
Jack throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fiso misses the target.
Fiso throws a sloppy body shot
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fiso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Fiso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fiso throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it.
Fiso throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Fiso as he connects with a hook.
Fiso throws a chopping leg kick but Jack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Jack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fiso looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jack on the side of the head.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Jack misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fiso misses with a hook to the body
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Fiso 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Fiso is rocked!
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Oh Fiso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Fiso slips under a jab.
Fiso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Fiso seems to have got his legs back now.
Fiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Jack misses.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Fiso scores with a leg kick.
Fiso swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiso scores with a leg kick.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fiso slips a jab from Jack.
Fiso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiso is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Fiso connects with a jab.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fiso thinking.
Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Fiso misses
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack slips under a jab.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Fiso blocks the leg kick.
Jack motions for Fiso to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Jack walks into a stiff left hand from Fiso.
Jack lands with a hook. Fiso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fiso swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Jack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Fiso has Jack up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fiso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Jack blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack misses with a straight left.
Fiso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fiso.
Fiso throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
Fiso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Fiso's leg but Fiso calmly moves out of range.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiso.
Fiso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fiso throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it. #T4#
Jack with a nice cross.
Fiso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fiso throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Fiso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Jack misses.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Fiso moves away and avoids it.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fiso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malaki Fiso.
Well Fiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
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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Event:
Skrap Fights 89
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fiso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fiso looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fiso. Volkov shrugs it off though.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiso is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fiso. #CL2#
Volkov moves into range and clinches up with Fiso.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Fiso.
Fiso misses with some punches.
#BC#
Fiso breaks from the clinch.
Fiso clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiso is looking to clinch.
Fiso connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Fiso's head but Fiso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Fiso slips under a jab.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
Fiso moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Fiso as Volkov shoots in.
Fiso lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
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.
Fiso throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fiso swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Fiso darts in and clinches Volkov up against the ropes.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Fiso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fiso sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Fiso.
Volkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fiso cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Fiso tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Malaki Fiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.#CL2#
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Fiso.
Fiso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3##TD2#
Volkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiso clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Volkov is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Volkov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fiso has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Volkov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fiso taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Volkov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Ivan Volkov 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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Event:
Skrap Fights 82
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Fiso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
Fiso backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa misses with a combination
and Fiso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fiso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiso punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Fiso there.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Fiso.
Fiso scores with a hook.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Barbosa catches Fiso right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fiso!
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fiso on the side of the head.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Fiso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fiso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Fiso digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Fiso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Fiso's head but Fiso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Fiso slams his shin into Barbosa's torso.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Fiso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbosa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFiso.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
#T3#
Fiso motions for Barbosa to come forward. Fiso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Fiso lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa cracks Fiso with a good jab.
Barbosa swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fiso blocks it well.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fiso.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso connects with a solid leg kick.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Fiso slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Fiso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso is looking to clinch.
Fiso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Fiso cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Fiso lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Fiso checks it
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
Fiso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Fiso moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiso is looking to clinch.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Fiso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Fiso backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Fiso manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Fiso counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Fiso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Fiso moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Fiso digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Fiso throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Fiso's legs.
Fiso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Fiso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Fiso throws a nice head kick!
Fiso lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiso.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Fiso scores with a hook.
Fiso avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Fiso thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Fiso moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Fiso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Fiso.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Fiso blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Fiso clinches. #T4##BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Fiso fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Fiso darts in trying to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that Fiso was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso blocks a jab.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Fiso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fiso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Fiso jabs at Barbosa's body.
Fiso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that second round.
That's time! Fiso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Fiso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fiso moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Fiso lands with a good body shot.
Fiso throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Fiso tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Fiso stumbling back into the ropes.
Fiso digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Fiso lands.
Fiso takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fiso punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Donk. Fiso catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Fiso digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Fiso tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Fiso counters by moving into the clinch.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Fiso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Fiso throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fiso finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Fiso tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Fiso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Fiso.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fiso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fiso throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.#T3#
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Fiso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fiso is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Fiso.
Fiso scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danga de danga de dang - Fiso scores with a four punch combination!
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Fiso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Fiso defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
As Barbosa backs away, Fiso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso blocks the body kick.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Fiso rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the ropes.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Fiso tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiso scores with a shoulder strike.
Fiso digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Barbosa takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Fiso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa checks a low kick from Fiso.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fiso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fiso lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fiso lands with a good body shot.
Fiso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Fiso.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fiso to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Fiso clinches with his opponent.
Fiso scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Fiso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Fiso's head.
Fiso lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fiso backwards. #BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Fiso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fiso.
Barbosa avoiding damage.
Fiso working aggressively here.
#T3#
Fiso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Fiso.
Fiso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fiso can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa trying to stall but Fiso improves his position.
#BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiso with a jab.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Fiso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Barbosa throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Fiso.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fiso.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso had his way with Edson Bidon Barbosa in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fiso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso lands a jab.
Fiso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Barbosa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa keeps Fiso at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Fiso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Fiso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa thuds his shin into the meat of Fiso's side.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso lands with a right hand.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Fiso misses.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa slips a jab from Fiso.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fiso.
Fiso lands a nice looking body kick.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Fiso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fiso's head.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Fiso lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fiso lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiso's head.
Barbosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fiso.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fiso lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa cracks Fiso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbosa - that will leave a mark!
Fiso moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiso lands a nice looking body shot.
Fiso lands a body shot.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Fiso cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiso.
Fiso defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Fiso connects with a body shot.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
Malaki Fiso retains his featherweight title!
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 73
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Volkov lands a jab.
Fiso throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the ropes.
Fiso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiso blocks a jab.
Volkov throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Fiso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Fiso.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Volkov feints and as Fiso raises his hands in defense, Volkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Volkov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Volkov trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Fiso blocks nicely.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Fiso looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Volkov is defending well. Fiso quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Volkov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fiso celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 68
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Fiso. That snapped Bull's head back.
Bull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiso as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Bull bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bull is working Fiso over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Bull drops an elbow to the side of Fiso's head.
Fiso trying to control but Bull postures up.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bull lands a couple of digs.
Bull makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiso is trying to keep Bull in close.
Bull throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Bull scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bull trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fiso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Bull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving. #SUB#
Bull is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
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!#T2##SUB#
Bull looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fiso has picked Bull up and slammed him! Bull can't keep hold of the triangle and Fiso manages to pass to side control!
Bull sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Bull is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso works his way into full mount!
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bull is looking to escape.
Bull is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bull tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Bull is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fiso moves to the back position. #T3##SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bull rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bull is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bull tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Fiso is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bull knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bull for a finish.
Bull looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiso.
#SUB2#
Fiso looking for the RNC.
Bull is keeping busy.
#T4#
Bull tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Fiso is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bull is defending well though. Fiso let's go of the attempt for now.
Fiso has the hooks in. Bull is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Fiso has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bull! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fiso gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malaki Fiso!
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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Event:
Skrap Fights 57
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiso connects with a looping right hand.
McNeal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Fiso.
Fiso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Fiso misses with a hook to the body
and McNeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
A little jabbing left from McNeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fiso.
McNeal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNeal throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fiso counter with a right hand.
Fiso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Fiso misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Fiso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fiso blocking some punches.
#TD#
Fiso manages to pull guard.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McNeal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
McNeal wants to stand but Fiso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso prevents McNeal from getting back to his feet.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McNeal wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
McNeal is still trying to improve position.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNeal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McNeal is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso trying to control but McNeal is working from the bottom.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNeal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Fiso is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but McNeal is retaining full guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Fiso is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fiso's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNeal under the eye.
McNeal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fiso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fiso slips under a jab from McNeal.
Fiso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fiso duly obliges.
Fiso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McNeal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiso.#T4#
Fiso misses with a hook to the body
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McNeal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNeal moves away.
McNeal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McNeal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McNeal thuds a left hand into Fiso's body.
Fiso throws a nice looking combination but McNeal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fiso doesn't manage to clinch there - McNeal circles away.
Fiso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
That's time! Fiso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fiso wants to clinch.
McNeal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiso.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso throws a series of punches but McNeal moves out of range.
Fiso is looking to clinch.
Fiso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNeal moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fiso darts in and clinches McNeal up against the ropes.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fiso misses with some punches.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNeal.#T1#
Fiso scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso. #TD#
Fiso pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNeal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McNeal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McNeal's guard. #REVR#
McNeal pulls Fiso in to control the position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNeal can do to turn this around?
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso stands and throws McNeal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fiso trying to control the position but McNeal is working away.
McNeal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB#
Fiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Fiso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeal, who protects the arm well.
McNeal is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso trying to control the position but McNeal is working away.
McNeal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Fiso has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##SUB#
Fiso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeal, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNeal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNeal is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso trying to control the position but McNeal is working away. #SUB#
Fiso tries for a kimura but McNeal is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Fiso drags him back down.#SUB#
Fiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNeal keeps working.
McNeal pushes Fiso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fiso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McNeal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiso trying to control the position but McNeal is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fiso cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hoddy McNeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Fiso.
Fiso scores with a nice head shot.
Fiso misses with a two punch combination.
Fiso lunges at McNeal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNeal's hand. #CL#
Fiso has McNeal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fiso tries a body shot but McNeal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso blocking some punches.
Fiso lands with a light punch inside.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNeal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from McNeal. #T1#
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by McNeal.
A short left from McNeal.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but McNeal avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the ropes.
Fiso blocking some punches.
McNeal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNeal misses with the head strike.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fiso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNeal backwards.
Fiso lands a shoulder strike.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
McNeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso.
McNeal throws a head punch that misses.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fiso.
McNeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiso lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
McNeal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNeal moves away from the strike by Fiso.
McNeal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fiso with a body shot.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Fiso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeal looks to land a right hand but Fiso moved out of range.
Fiso throws a series of punches but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McNeal defending well as Fiso loads up on a big left hand.
McNeal is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
McNeal throws a lazy uppercut
and McNeal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Fiso connects with the punch.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from McNeal.
Fiso lands with a cross.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
McNeal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fiso at a distance.
Fiso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fiso lunges at McNeal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNeal's hand.
Fiso scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from McNeal misses.
McNeal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Fiso. That snapped McNeal's head back.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNeal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from McNeal does no damage.
Fiso digs a good hook to McNeal's body.
McNeal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McNeal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fiso throws a series of punches but McNeal moves out of range.
McNeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiso cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fiso throws a body punch but McNeal moves out of range.
Fiso catches McNeal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fiso lands the left hand.
McNeal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fiso sprawls and moves away.
Fiso clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larkin showed some decent athleticism there.
Larkin prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso is looking to get back to full guard here but Larkin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Fiso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Fiso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Larkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larkin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Larkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larkin.#SUB#
Larkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fiso looking to control.
#T2##SUB2#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larkin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Larkin has gone for a leg lock! Fiso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larkin's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Larkin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fiso is defending well. Larkin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fiso has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Larkin celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patty Larkin!
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Event:
BFF 69: Badass vs. Nordon
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Alkash tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alkash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Alkash throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Alkash moves out of range of the strikes.
Fiso looks to throw the jab but Alkash is out of range.
Alkash throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alkash throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Alkash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fiso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dvornoy Alkash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alkash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Alkash swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash throws a push kick but Fiso slaps the foot to one side.
Alkash scoring well with a low kick there.
Fiso moves out of range of the body kick from Alkash.
Alkash looks to throw the jab but Fiso is out of range.
Good work by Fiso as he checks the leg kick.
Fiso blocks a jab.#T1#
Alkash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alkash throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Fiso misses.
Alkash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso throws a body punch but Alkash moves out of range.
Fiso checks a low kick from Alkash.
Alkash misses with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Alkash moved out of range nicely.
Alkash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso staying out of range there.#CL2#
Fiso has Alkash up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fiso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Alkash.
Alkash is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fiso's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch.
Alkash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Fiso now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fiso dodges the punch combination from Alkash.
#T2#
Alkash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Alkash misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkash misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alkash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alkash tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiso lands with a hook. Alkash tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alkash misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fiso has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fiso misses with a hook. Alkash ducked under it nicely.
Alkash throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alkash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Alkash.
Alkash throws a wild body kick that Fiso sees coming a mile off.
Alkash tries to land a leg kick but Fiso saw it coming and moves away.
Fiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Alkash.
Alkash lands a lovely overhand right.
Alkash missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Fiso misses.#T3#
Alkash throws the kick towards the body but Fiso avoids it.
Alkash's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fiso under the eye.
Alkash misses with a low kick.
Fiso wants to clinch.
Fiso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Alkash misses its intended target.
Alkash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alkash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alkash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Fiso throws a jab when Alkash was well out of range.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alkash.
That kick from Alkash tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alkash works the jab nicely.
Fiso lands a lovely overhand right.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alkash was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alkash bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fiso's head.#T4#
Alkash moves in looking to clinch but Fiso pushes him off.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alkash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fiso, as that shot connected.
Alkash misses with a straight right.
Fiso misses the jab.
Alkash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Alkash.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alkash.
Alkash misses with the combination.
Fiso is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alkash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alkash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fiso swings for the body but Alkash moves out of range.
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alkash counters with a nice body kick.
#T5#
Alkash jabs Fiso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alkash throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Fiso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alkash tries to move into range but Fiso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Fiso as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Fiso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alkash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alkash lands a leg kick that knocks Fiso off balance momentarily.
Alkash swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a nice uppercut.
Alkash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alkash.
Alkash throws a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a nice body shot.
Alkash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fiso slips under a jab from Alkash.
Alkash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alkash misses with a low kick.
Fiso throws an overhand right that lands on Alkash's shoulder, as Alkash tries to avoid the shot.
Alkash throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alkash slips a straight right by Fiso.#T6#
Alkash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alkash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Fiso slips a straight right by Alkash.
Fiso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alkash is looking to slow Fiso down with leg kicks.
A shot to the body from Alkash misses
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alkash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alkash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Alkash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fiso's sensitive parts.
Fiso works the jab nicely.
Fiso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alkash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
A low kick from Alkash misses
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alkash misses with a left hand
and Fiso counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiso dips to his left and cracks Alkash with an uppercut!
Alkash tries to clinch up but Fiso circles away and keeps his distance.
Alkash motions for Fiso to come forward. Alkash throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Fiso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T7#
Alkash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alkash lands with an uppercut that bounces Fiso off the ropes and back into range.
Alkash connects with a solid leg kick.
Fiso swings for the body but Alkash moves out of range.
Alkash moves out of range of the strikes.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Alkash throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alkash finds it's way round the side to connect with Fiso's head.
Fiso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alkash.
Alkash takes one on the button.
Alkash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fiso's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Alkash moved out of range nicely.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy. #T8#
Alkash slips a jab from Fiso.
Alkash misses with a low kick.
Alkash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Alkash feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alkash wants to land a leg kick but Fiso is out of range.
Alkash looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alkash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alkash pushes Fiso away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Alkash throws a low kick, looking for Fiso's leg but Fiso calmly moves out of range.
Alkash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Alkash misses with a looping left.
Fiso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiso lands a right hook to the body.
Alkash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiso is out of range and Alkash settles back down.
A low kick from Alkash misses
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alkash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fiso momentarily.
Fiso swings for the body but Alkash moves out of range.
Alkash tried to counter with a leg kick but Fiso avoided it.
Fiso checks a low kick from Alkash.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fiso! But no joy.#T9#
Fiso slips a straight right by Alkash.
Fiso throws an overhand right that lands on Alkash's shoulder, as Alkash tries to avoid the shot.
Alkash is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Alkash throws out a leg kick but Fiso moves out of range and Alkash only half commits.
As Alkash backs off Fiso throws a huge counter combo but Alkash manages to avoid it all.
Alkash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alkash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Alkash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alkash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Fiso. That snapped Alkash's head back.
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alkash doesn't seem bothered though.
Alkash throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Fiso.
Alkash throws a series of punches but Fiso moves out of range.
Alkash misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Fiso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alkash throws a leg kick that misses.
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 Dvornoy Alkash 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. And we move into the final round!
#R2#
A slow jab from Alkash misses its intended target.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alkash scores with a jab. Fiso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alkash.
Fiso tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alkash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiso throws a hook but Alkash blocks it.
Alkash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alkash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alkash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alkash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alkash looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Alkash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alkash misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Fiso.
The fighters circling - Alkash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvornoy Alkash is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alkash lands a leg kick that knocks Fiso off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alkash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fiso is able to avoid easily.#T1#
That kick from Alkash tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alkash avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Alkash throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alkash.
Alkash lands with an uppercut that bounces Fiso off the ropes and back into range.
Alkash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Alkash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alkash is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Fiso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alkash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fiso is able to avoid easily.
Alkash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Alkash is just out of range.
Fiso digs a good hook to Alkash's body.
Fiso swings for the body but Alkash moves out of range.
Alkash is looking to land body kicks.
Fiso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fiso throws a body punch but Alkash moves out of range. #T2#
Alkash staying out of range there.
Alkash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alkash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fiso tries to clinch but Alkash is having none of it.
Fiso takes one to the side of the head.
Alkash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alkash doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiso throws a looping overhand right but Alkash ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Fiso blocks the low kick.
Alkash slips under a jab from Fiso.
Fiso checks a low kick from Alkash.
A slow jab from Alkash misses its intended target.
Alkash misses with a left hand
letting Fiso counter with a right hand. #T3#
Fiso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alkash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alkash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alkash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alkash misses with a wild body shot.
Alkash looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Fiso swings for the body but Alkash moves out of range.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alkash was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso drops his hands momentarily and Alkash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fiso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alkashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alkash throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Alkash throws a leg kick
and Alkash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiso throws a hook but Alkash avoids it easily.
Fiso defending well as Alkash loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fiso's calf.#T4#
Alkash loads up on a big right hand but Fiso slips the punch.
Alkash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Alkash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alkash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Alkash throws a front kick aimed at Fiso's knee but Fiso avoids it well.
Alkash jabs Fiso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alkash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alkash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alkash throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Alkash avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Alkash throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiso.
Alkash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alkash ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Alkash moves away from the strike by Fiso.
Alkash lands a leg kick that knocks Fiso off balance momentarily.
Alkash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T5#
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Alkash is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Alkash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alkash fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Fiso finds it's way through Alkash's defenses.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Alkash moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Alkash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alkash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiso.
Alkash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso misses with a looping right.
Alkash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fiso counter with a right hand.
Alkash takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alkash throws a chopping leg kick but Fiso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alkash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters circling a little - Alkash finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alkash throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.#T6#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alkash.
Alkash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alkash tries to score with a low kick but Fiso moves his leg out of the way.
Fiso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alkash throws out the jab.
Alkash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Alkash rushes Fiso and presses him up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alkash.
Fiso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alkash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alkash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alkash blocks a body shot from Fiso. #BC2#
Fiso breaks from the clinch.
Fiso takes one to the side of the head.
Alkash connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alkash.
Alkash staying out of range there.#T7#
Fiso avoids the body shot from Alkash.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alkash manages to avoid it.
Alkash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alkash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alkash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Alkash tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alkash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Alkash.
Fiso misses with a hook. Alkash ducked under it nicely.
Alkash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alkash throws a leg kick which misses Fiso's front leg but catches the back leg as Fiso tries to avoid it.
Fiso is looking to clinch.
Alkash appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiso blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Fiso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
Fiso throws a shot to the body.
#T8#
Alkash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Alkash finds it's way through Fiso's defenses.
Alkash thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fiso if he has to take too many more of those.
Fiso misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkash throws a right hand that misses
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Alkash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alkash throws a push kick but Fiso slaps the foot to one side.
Fiso blocks the body kick.
Fiso lands a really nice looking cross but Alkash seems unphased.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Alkash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alkash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alkash looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alkash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alkash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fiso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T9#
Alkash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fiso's calf.
Alkash throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alkash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fiso's calf.
Fiso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alkash walks into a left hand.
Alkash slips under a jab from Fiso.
Alkash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alkash sizes up Fiso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alkash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fiso's calf.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
Fiso throws a body punch but Alkash moves out of range. #CL#
Alkash moves into the clinch.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Alkash controls his hands.
Fiso lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dvornoy Alkash.
Well Alkash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Dvornoy Alkash!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Dvornoy Alkash!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dvornoy Alkash!
Dvornoy Alkash wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BFF 64: Bone vs. Inarritu
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
JoJo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fiso defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Fiso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Fiso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily.
Fiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz clobbers Fiso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiso is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Fiso blocks the body kick.
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fiso drives through and clinches with Diaz against the ropes.
Fiso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with some punches.
#T2#
Fiso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiso misses with some punches.
Fiso can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A body shot lands from Fiso.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Fiso around his waist. Fiso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiso has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Fiso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiso tries to clinch up.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Fiso counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Fiso.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Fiso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
Fiso lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Fiso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fiso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fiso drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Fiso's leg but Fiso calmly moves out of range.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.
Fiso slips a straight right by Diaz.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Fiso counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T5#
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiso misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fiso blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Fiso jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fiso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Fiso.
Fiso scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fiso jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Fiso clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Fiso manages to break the clinch.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.#T6#
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiso lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz misses with the body kick
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Fiso takes one to the chin there.
Fiso misses the jab.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fiso doesn't seem phased though.
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
#T7#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fiso.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fiso.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Fiso has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Fiso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fiso throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz tries a quick counter leg kick but Fiso is wise to it.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Fiso moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Fiso is out of range.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Fiso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick but Fiso moves out of range.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Fiso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T9#
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiso is just out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick but Fiso moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Fiso lands with a right hand.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fiso lands with a good body shot.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Fiso as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
A jab from Diaz misses. #CL#
Fiso moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Fiso fails to land.
Fiso pushes Diaz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Fiso scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Fiso working aggressively here.
Fiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.#T1#
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a fast counter high kick but Fiso manages to duck under it in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fiso checks a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Fiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fiso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Fiso shrugs it off though.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fiso takes one on the button.#T2#
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiso throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fiso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Fiso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fiso thinking.
Diaz throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily. #T3#
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Fiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fiso works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fiso doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fiso connects with a nice looking jab.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Fiso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fiso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a head kick. That will keep Fiso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Fiso moves out of range easily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Fiso moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Fiso swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz wants to slow Fiso down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fiso's calf.#T5#
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso takes one to the chin there.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz sizes up Fiso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Fiso moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz misses the jab.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Fiso connects with a looping right hand.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Fiso scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.#T7#
Fiso swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Fiso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiso scores with a nice strike.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz!
Fiso throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fiso.
Fiso scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fiso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fiso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T8#
Fiso misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.
Fiso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Fiso.#CL#
Fiso forces Diaz back against the ropes and clinches.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Fiso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fiso tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T9#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiso moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Fiso takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Diaz wants to slow Fiso down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Fiso takes one to the side of the head.
JoJo Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fiso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malaki Fiso.
I think Fiso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFF 58: FW GP SEMI-FINALS
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Yoshida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fiso misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fiso won't be happy with that.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control.
Yoshida advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Yoshida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Yoshida fails to move to back control.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Yoshida 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 is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoshida trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yoshida wants to take Fiso's back here but Fiso is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T2#
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
#SUB2#
Fiso is trying to roll into a better position but Yoshida has get a rear naked choke and Fiso is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hitoshi Yoshida!
Hitoshi Yoshida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Ackerman slips a jab from Fiso.
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fiso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ackerman. Ackerman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ackerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ackerman looks for the body kick but Fiso saw that one coming.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ackerman has time to react.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Ackerman avoids the body shot from Fiso.
A shot to the liver by Fiso. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ackerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Ackerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Fiso misses with a straight right.
Ackerman looks to land a combination but Fiso avoids it well.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ackerman at a distance.
Fiso blocks a head kick by Ackerman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ackerman is defended easily by Fiso.
Fiso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ackerman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fiso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fiso scores with a decent looking hook.
Ackerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.
Ackerman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ackerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ackerman.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ackerman at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ackerman.
As Fiso looks to move away, Ackerman throws a big counter combo but Fiso just gets out of the way.
Ackerman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ackerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ackerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ackerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fiso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ackerman feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Ackerman ducks right into an uppercut from Fiso.
Fiso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ackerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fiso.
Fiso lands a right hook to the body.
Fiso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ackerman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Ackerman moved out of range nicely.
Fiso scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Fiso scores with a sloppy right hand. Ackerman should have avoided that one.
Ackerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Fiso jabs at Ackerman's body.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fiso scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackerman with a poor takedown
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Ackerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fiso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ackerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiso.
Fiso jabs at Ackerman's body.
Fiso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ackerman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ackerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ackerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ackerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Ackerman slips the punch.
Ackerman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ackerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ackerman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiso.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Ackerman.
Fiso throws a jab when Ackerman was well out of range.
Ackerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fiso lands with a cross.
Fiso cracks Ackerman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Ackerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ackerman attempts a counter takedown but Fiso avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
Ackerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Fiso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Fiso scores with a body shot.
Ackerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiso.#ROC2#
Ackerman is rocked!
Fiso cracks Ackerman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Ackerman falls to his knees and Fiso doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaki Fiso!
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bakkes Ackerman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'.
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Event:
BFF 52: FW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso slips under a jab from Jack.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fiso lands an overhand right.
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps Fiso's head back.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Jack is predictable there
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fiso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiso misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Jack moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiso can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Fiso blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Fiso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiso lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Fiso - that landed with a thud.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack is working Fiso over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Fiso lands with a light punch inside.
Jack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack tries to throw a body punch but Fiso avoids it by throwing Jack back against the ropes.
Jack blocks a body shot from Fiso.
A short left from Jack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiso misses with some punches.
#BC#
Fiso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack ducks right into an uppercut from Fiso.
A nice combination there by Fiso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Fiso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso cracks Jack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It looks like Fiso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fiso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Fiso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Fiso lands a nice shot that snaps Jack's head back.
Nice cross by Jack.
Jack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Fiso.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Fiso.
A nice side step and Jack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack slips under a jab from Fiso.
Fiso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Jack.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.
Jack misses with a lunging right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso dips to his left and cracks Jack with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Fiso.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
A big left from Fiso misses.
Fiso looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Jack misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T5#
Sloppy strikes from Fiso. Those never looked like landing.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Fiso is out of range. #CL#
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Fiso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
#BC#
Fiso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Fiso's head but Fiso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiso is looking to counter punch.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Fiso.
A shot to the body from Jack misses
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Jack misses with a body kick. #T6#
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fiso blocks it well.
Fiso throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Fiso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jack.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Fiso avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Fiso rushes Jack and presses him up against the ropes.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiso blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jack.
#T7#
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack is working Fiso over against the ropes.
Fiso scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso lands with a left to the head.
Jack gets through Fiso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
Fiso can't break the clinch.
Fiso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack misses with a body punch.
A short left from Jack.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiso's elbow.
Fiso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fiso misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso blocks a body shot from Jack.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fiso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fiso tries to break free but Jack pushes him back against the ropes.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack misses with the head strike.
#T8##BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fiso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jack feints and then cracks Fiso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fiso down.
Jack digs a good body shot into Fiso's ribs.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Fiso misses.
Jack tries a quick counter leg kick but Fiso is wise to it.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fiso closes the distance but Jack moves to the side
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T9#
Fiso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Fiso connects with a nice looking jab.
Fiso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fiso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Fiso.
Jack throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Fiso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jack misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jack thinking.
A shot to the body from Jack misses
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but Fiso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack works Fiso's body with a nice hook.
Fiso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Fiso misses its target.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fiso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiso manages to avoid it.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fiso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Jack lands with a slapping head kick.
Jack avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Jack is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fiso with a body shot.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
#CL#
Fiso has managed to clinch.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
Taylor Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fiso takes a shot to the head.
Fiso tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Jack. #T2##BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fiso instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
Fiso throws a head punch that misses.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Fiso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fiso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fiso tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Fiso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jack tries to work over Fiso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jack as the two fighters clinch.
Jack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack misses the jab.
Fiso lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fiso slips under a jab.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Fiso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fiso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Fiso moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off.
Fiso sets himself, and Jack steps forward looking for the clinch! Fiso avoids it this time.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Fiso.#T4#
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Fiso cracks a nice hook into Jack's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.#CL#
Fiso clinches up with Jack and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Fiso tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Fiso back against the ropes.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T5#
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Fiso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Fiso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Fiso finds it's way through Jack's defenses.
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Jack throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack scores with a shot to the body.
Jack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fiso is looking to wear down Jack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T6#
A low kick from Jack is predictable there
letting Fiso counter with a right hand.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Jack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Fiso.
Nice uppercut lands for Fiso. That snapped Jack's head back.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fiso moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJack.
Fiso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Fiso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Fiso has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T7#
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack takes one to the chin there.
Fiso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fiso works Jack's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Fiso clinches up with Jack and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Jack. #BC#
Fiso breaks from the clinch.
Fiso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T8#
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jack doesn't seem bothered though.
Jack thuds a left hand into Fiso's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Fiso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Fiso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Fiso checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fiso misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack works the jab nicely.#T9#
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Fiso moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiso works the jab nicely.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiso is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Jack scores with the left hand. Fiso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Jack is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jack throws a right hand that misses
and Fiso counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
Malaki Fiso thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFF 49: Boone vs. Humors
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fiso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fiso scrambles back to his feet.
Fiso misses with a hook.
Baier looks to throw the jab but Fiso is out of range.
Fiso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Baier slips the punch.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baier has time to react.
Baier scores with a decent looking hook.
Baier misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baier.
Baier misses with an uppercut.
Fiso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fiso wants it to stay on the feet.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso throws a series of punches but Baier avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Baier misses.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baier.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baier throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Baier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Fiso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.#T1#
Baier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baier misses with an uppercut.
Steffen Baier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baier moves away.
Baier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baier was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
A jab from Baier misses.
Fiso lands a head shot.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Baier.
Baier looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso avoids the body shot from Baier.
Baier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Baier misses its intended target.
Fiso tries to bum rush Baier with a series of wild strikes but Baier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Fiso misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baier misses the shot to the body.
Baier closes the distance and clinches up with Fiso, looking for a takedown. Baier pushes Fiso against the ropes but Fiso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Baier throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baier lands a right hook to the body.
Malaki Fiso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baier throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Baier slips the punch.
Baier throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Baier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baier.
Fiso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Baier misses with a straight left.
Fiso is looking to wear down Baier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baier connects with a body shot.
Baier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fiso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malaki Fiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steffen Baier.
Baier throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fiso works over Baier's head and body with a nice combination.
Fiso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baier misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Baier lands with an uppercut that bounces Fiso off the ropes and back into range.#T3#
Baier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baier at a distance.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Fiso.
Fiso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baier momentarily.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Baier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fiso.
Baier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fisos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baier.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baier manages to avoid it.
Fiso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baier throws out the jab.
Fiso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baier lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Fiso avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Baier misses
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baier.
Baier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Fiso looks to land a right hand but Baier moved out of range.
Fiso misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Fiso.
Baier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baier throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
Fiso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baier.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fiso counters with a nice uppercut.
Baier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Baier is just out of range.
Good shot there by Fiso.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
#T5#
Fiso throws a looping overhand right but Baier ducks down to avoid it.
Baier throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baier just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baier cracks Fiso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baier throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Baier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baier looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Baier from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baier postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Baier tries to pass.
Baier is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Fiso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baier defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baier is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB#
Fiso working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baier has passed into half guard!
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Baier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baier's guard. #REVR#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Baier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.#T8#
Baier keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baier controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #T9#
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Baier is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Baier is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fiso throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Baier's body to avoid the submission. Baier has instead reached around Fiso's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Baier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steffen Baier!
A victorious Steffen Baier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFF 45: Fury vs. Teebs II
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Azevedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Fiso sets himself, and Azevedo steps forward looking for the clinch! Fiso avoids it this time.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo wants to counter with a clinch but Fiso pushes him away.
A combination from Fiso does no damage.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.#CL2#
Azevedo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiso pushes Azevedo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fiso slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fiso moves into the clinch.
Azevedo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fiso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azevedo is trying to pull guard but Fiso turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Fiso scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Fiso breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Azevedo saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Fiso misses #TD2#
so Azevedo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass. #SUB#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Azevedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo has managed to get both his arms back between Fiso's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Azevedo passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Azevedo is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Azevedo is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is in trouble now - Azevedo has advanced to mount!
Azevedo trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Azevedo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiso trying to hold on to Azevedo's head to control him but Azevedo postures up.
#T4#
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azevedo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azevedo's back!#SUB#
Fiso looking to break Azevedo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Azevedo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Azevedo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Azevedo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Fiso has his foot on Azevedo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azevedo works his way back into a safe position though.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Fiso controls Azevedo momentarily but Azevedo frees himself.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo passes into half guard.
Azevedo wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Fiso is a slippery customer.
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azevedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Azevedo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo is aware though and is defending well.
Fiso looking to control.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a triangle here but Azevedo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T7#
Azevedo trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azevedo working away.
Azevedo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso!
Azevedo looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso is trying to reverse the position but instead Azevedo has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Azevedo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8#
Azevedo is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Azevedo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Azevedo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Fiso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Azevedo is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiso moves nicely into side control.
Azevedo manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Azevedo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Azevedo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo is retaining full guard.
Azevedo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #SUB#
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azevedo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo is pushing down on Fiso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiso is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Azevedo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fiso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azevedo takes one to the side of the head.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso sets himself, and Azevedo steps forward looking for the clinch! Fiso avoids it this time.
Fiso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fiso connects with a nice looking jab.
Fiso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fiso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo manages to avoid it.
Azevedo tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Fiso misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Nice shot lands for Fiso.#CL#
Fiso clinches up with Azevedo and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Fiso.
Azevedo tries to pull guard but Fiso holds him up against the ropes and eventually Azevedo drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Azevedo pulls Fiso into guard.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is looking to pass Azevedo's guard but actually Azevedo recovers to full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo is retaining full guard.
Azevedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo working a defensive guard here.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fiso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Azevedo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.#T3#
Azevedo moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiso defends it easily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Azevedo is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Azevedo trying to get back to full guard but Fiso takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Azevedo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Azevedo controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Azevedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo has managed to get both his arms back between Fiso's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo is pushing down on Fiso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiso is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso moves into full guard.
#T5#
Fiso wants to control the position but Azevedo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Azevedo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fiso!
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount but Azevedo keeps good control and instead manages to take Fiso's back.
Azevedo controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso showing good submission defense here.
Fiso tries to escape the position.
Demian Azevedo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T6#
Azevedo tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiso pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Fiso defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Fiso has hold of Azevedo's leg, trying to break free but it's let Azevedo lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Fiso is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Azevedo throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demian Azevedo!
Demian Azevedo is the new bantamweight champion!
Demian Azevedo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFF 40: Kemp vs. Kasza
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Leech's belly button to the back.
Leech misses the shot to the body.
Fiso avoids the body shot from Leech.
Leech on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fiso digs a good body shot into Leech's ribs.
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leech on the side of the head.
Leech takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Leech's belly button to the back.
Leech misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Fiso moves out of range of the strikes.
Leech feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fisos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Leech saw that one coming.
Fiso lands with a cross.
Fiso scores with a nice head shot.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Leech throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leech connects with a body shot that sends Fiso's belly button to the back.
Leech darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fiso throws an off balance right hand
and Leech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leech steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Leech misses with a double jab.
Fiso throws a looping overhand right but Leech ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso looks to land a combination. Leech sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fiso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Leech doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Leech does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leech doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Fiso clobbers Leech with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leech moves out of range of the strikes.
Leech takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fiso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leech slips under a jab from Fiso.
Fiso swinging wildly here.
Leech appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leech misses with a combination
and Fiso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso works the jab nicely.
Leech throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Leech misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Leech's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fiso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leech scrambles back to his feet.
Fiso clobbers Leech with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fiso takes a swing at Leech's ribcage but misses.
Leech swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leech. Fiso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso throws a lazy uppercut
and Leech counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fiso thinking.
Leech fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Leech is just out of range.
Leech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leech misses with a wild body shot.
Leech throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Leech just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Leech has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Fiso drives through and clinches with Leech against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso jumps guard but Leech turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Fiso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leech uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leech keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso pushes down on Leech's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leech knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Leech is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Fiso seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Leech is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 35: Willis vs. Perkins
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Fiso has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Fiso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fiso looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Fiso stalks Hunt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunt's face. Hunt staggers backwards, shaken.
Fiso throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso lands with a shot to the body.
Fiso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.#T1#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiso takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Fiso lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fiso.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Fiso throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiso looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Fiso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Fiso pushes Hunt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fiso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Fiso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Fiso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fiso blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch.
Fiso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fiso swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.#T4#
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Fiso tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fiso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiso is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Fiso.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.#T5#
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fiso. #BC2#
Fiso breaks the clinch.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by Fiso there.
Fiso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunt backs up against the ropes.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Fiso.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T6#
A big right from Fiso misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Hunt is looking to wear down Fiso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fiso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso is looking to clinch.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso connects with a crisp jab.
Fiso looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.#T7#
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Fiso moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
Hunt moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso tries to clinch up.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T8#
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
No joy there for Fiso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
Fiso throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fiso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso misses with a looping right.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiso.
Fiso throws a shot to the body.
#T9#
Fiso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
A big left from Fiso misses.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Jab from Fiso.
Fiso with a jab.
Malaki Fiso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Fiso misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Fiso.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Fiso.
Fiso misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Fiso digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Fiso misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Fiso misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Fiso tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fiso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Fiso throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiso.#T3#
Hunt slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Fiso does no damage.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiso.
Fiso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hunt back to the ropes. Fiso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunt staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso's corner calls for a 1-2. Fiso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fiso throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Fiso cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malaki Fiso seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range. #T5#
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiso wants to clinch.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Fiso takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.#T6#
Fiso lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.#T7#
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.#T8#
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fiso swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.#T9#
A swing and a miss from Fiso.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fiso misses with a series of wild punches.
Fiso is breathing heavily.
Fiso misses with a hook.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Fiso misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Fiso digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt defending well as Fiso loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fiso throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso misses with a looping left.
Hunt slips under a jab from Fiso.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hunt slips a jab from Fiso.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Fiso looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiso looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Hunt avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Fiso.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Fiso throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fiso wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fiso throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Fiso looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Fiso lands a jab to the head.
Fiso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Fiso throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Fiso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.#T5#
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiso clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt slips under a jab from Fiso.
Fiso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiso throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
A big right from Fiso misses.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Fiso catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Fiso cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T6#
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Fiso throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Fiso misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
A slow jab from Fiso misses its intended target.
Fiso misses the jab.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiso.
Fiso looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T7#
Fiso jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fiso lands a jab.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiso.#T8#
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiso catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Fiso misses.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Fiso. That snapped Hunt's head back.
#T9#
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt defending well as Fiso loads up on a big left hand.
Fiso tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fiso connects with the punch.
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiso lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Fiso punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Fiso tries to clinch up.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fiso cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFF 31: Bull vs Franca
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Fiso misses.
Animal just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso slips a straight right by Animal.
Animal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fiso with a hook.
Animal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Animal slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Fiso.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Animal slips the punch.
Fiso wants to clinch up but Animal keeps it at a distance.
Animal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso cracks Animal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#ROC#
Animal is rocked!
Fiso looks to land a combination. Animal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Animal is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiso finish him?
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso tries to clinch up but Animal circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Animal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Animal's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Animal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fiso connects with a body shot.
Animal lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Fiso closes the distance and pushes Animal back into the ropes.
Animal seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Animal.
#BC#
Fiso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fiso lands with an uppercut that bounces Animal off the ropes and back into range.
A shot to the body from Fiso misses
and Animal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fiso misses with a lunging right hand
letting Animal counter with a right hand.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Animal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Animal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Animal throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Animal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiso lands with a nice combination. Animal backs away looking to recover.
Nice defenses there by Fiso.
Fiso misses with a right hand
and Animal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fiso tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Animal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Animal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Animal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fiso finds it's way round the side to connect with Animal's head.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Animal moves away.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Animal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Fiso misses.
Animal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Animal manages to avoid it.
Animal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Animal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fiso throws a shot from downtown. Animal moves away and avoids it.
Animal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Animal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fiso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Animal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Fiso coming out on top.
Animal stuns Fiso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fiso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Animal counters with a straight right hand.
Fiso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Animal counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##CL#
Fiso moves into the clinch.
Animal misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fiso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Animal blocks a body shot from Fiso.
Fiso taking a breather.#TD#
Fiso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Animal trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Animal pushes his legs off easily.
Animal stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Animal is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Animal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiso seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Animal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Animal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fiso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Animal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Animal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Animal advances position into side control!
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso wants to control but Animal postures up.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Animal working away.
Fiso manages to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Animal is controlling well.
#T7#
Fiso won't allow Animal to pass to mount.
Animal content to control rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Fiso is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Animal rolls with it to try and escape but Fiso cranks on the arm and Animal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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Event:
BFF 25: Obermueller vs. Kemp
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Rram lands a really nice looking cross but Fiso seems unphased.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Fiso misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Fiso.
A lazy left from Rram finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
A counter left hand to the body from Fiso misses its target.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rram! But no joy.
Rram throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Rram misses with a lunging right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram throws a series of punches but Fiso avoids them all with ease.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Fiso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Fiso misses its target.#T1#
Fiso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram throws a series of punches but Fiso moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fiso misses with a body shot.
Rram misses with a combination
and Fiso counters with a straight right hand.
Rram throws a right hand that Fiso ducks under and follows up with a left that Fiso also avoids with ease.
Fiso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Fiso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rram, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fiso working aggressively here.
#T2#
Fiso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fiso stalling against the ropes.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fiso prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Fiso has the dominant position.
Fiso lands with a short shot to the head.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Rram has him pressed against the ropes.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Rram has him pressed against the ropes.
Fiso fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiso has Rram pressed against the ropes, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Fiso jumps guard.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Fiso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rram defends well.#SUB#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiso controls Rram momentarily but Rram frees himself.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rram is one step ahead there.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Rram from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rram looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rram defends well.
Rram stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Rram wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5##SUB#
Rram is posturing up here but Fiso has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rram tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rram has to tap! Slick submission there by Fiso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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