PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Masyw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bean
vs
Masyw

216 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

196 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calvin Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wojtek Masyw!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masyw gets a clinch.
Masyw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bean stalling in the clinch.
Masyw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Masyw does no damage.

Bean tries to keep at a distance but Masyw has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Masyw moves into the clinch successfully.
Masyw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bean - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masyw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masyw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bean avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masyw can't break the clinch.
Masyw working hard to break the clinch.
Masyw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masyw is defending well for now.
Masyw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masyw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bean slowing the pace effectively.
Bean using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masyw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masyw is defending well for now.
Masyw can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bean effectively controlling the action here.
Bean has Masyw pressed against the cage, preventing Masyw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masyw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bean avoids it.
Masyw is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Masyw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bean works on Masyw's body with a couple of short punches.
Bean leaning against his opponent.
Masyw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bean using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masyw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masyw tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Masyw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bean blocks a body shot from Masyw.
Bean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masyw.
Masyw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masyw is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
Bean stalling the fight.
Bean tries to work over Masyw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bean missing with knees to the body.
Masyw wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masyw working hard to break the clinch.
Masyw looking to slow down the pace here.
Masyw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bean struggles to land a body shot inside as Masyw controls his hands.
Bean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masyw avoids it.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Masyw controls the action.
Masyw tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Masyw wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.
Bean prevents Masyw from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bean.
Masyw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean misses with an elbow strike.
Masyw blocks an elbow strike.
Masyw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Masyw is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masyw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bean throws an elbow but it misses.
Masyw is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masyw managing to block the knees to the body from Bean.

Masyw manages to break the clinch.
Bean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masyw sprawls well. Masyw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bean gets slowly back to his feet.
Bean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wojtek Masyw will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Masyw moves into the clinch.
Bean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Masyw manages to break the clinch.
Bean misses with a takedown
and Masyw counters with a thumping low kick.

Bean gets tackled into the cage by Masyw. Masyw maintains the clinch.
Bean taking a breather.
Bean has Masyw pressed against the cage, preventing Masyw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masyw is trying to force a seperation but Bean has the dominant position.
Masyw is trying to break the clinch but Bean is controlling him.
Masyw blocks a body shot from Bean.
Masyw letting Bean take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bean.
Masyw is trying to break free.
Masyw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masyw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masyw tries to circle away but Bean has him pinned against the cage.
Masyw managing to block the knees to the body from Bean.

Masyw breaks the clinch.

Masyw clinches.
Masyw is trying to break the clinch but Bean is controlling him.
Masyw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masyw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojtek Masyw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masyw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bean breaks from the clinch.
Wojtek Masyw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean shoots in for a double leg but Masyw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masyw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bean somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bean is defended easily by Masyw.

Masyw takes the fight into the clinch.
Masyw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masyw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masyw has had enough of the clinch but Bean keeps him there for the moment.
Masyw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bean is defending well for now.
Masyw wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.
Bean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masyw managing to block the knees to the body from Bean.
Masyw working hard to break the clinch.
Masyw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bean tries a body shot but Masyw blocks it.
Masyw throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws an elbow that misses.
Masyw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bean blocks it with crossed arms.
Masyw looking to throw knees to the head but Bean is blocking nicely.
Masyw is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bean.
Bean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masyw's efforts to push away.

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masyw as he jumps to the side.
Bean shoots in for a double leg but Masyw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Masyw clinches up against the cage.
Masyw is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wojtek Masyw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Masyw moves into the clinch.
Bean looking to slow down the pace here.
Bean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masyw.
Masyw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Masyw is trying to force a seperation but Bean has the dominant position.
Bean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masyw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bean has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masyw letting Bean take a breather here.
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Masyw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masyw tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masyw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masyw working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masyw tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the cage.

Bean breaks from the clinch.

Bean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Bean connects with a nice short shot to Masyw's temple.

Bean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bean lands a nice short elbow.

Bean seems to be looking for submissions.
Masyw is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masyw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masyw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bean.

Bean postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Masyw to stand up.
Bean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masyw is fending him off so far but Bean persists. Nope, Masyw circles away and we're back to standing.
Wojtek Masyw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masyw misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bean manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masyw on his heels. He'll look to pass Masyw's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masyw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bean dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bean has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masyw swivels and escapes.

Masyw moves into range and clinches up with Bean.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean misses with a punch to the body.
Bean has Masyw pressed against the cage.
Masyw tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masyw 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wojtek Masyw!