PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Fiasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Fiasco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fiasco
vs
Jones

190 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

174 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Fiasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fiasco.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Fiasco is looking to escape.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Fiasco is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fiasco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Fiasco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiasco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pulls Fiasco in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiasco from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Fiasco being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiasco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is pulling down on Fiasco's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiasco, at least for the moment.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiasco is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fiasco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Julian Fiasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fiasco's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Fiasco.
Fiasco doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.

Fiasco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fiasco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fiasco has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julian Fiasco!
In his post fight interview, Julian Fiasco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.