PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matsufubu Rofuru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Jo Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rofuru kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tetsuya Komuro - Speed 2. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ford's choice of entrance music: Hazy Shade of Winter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rofuru
vs
Jo Ford

172 cm
25
164 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

194 cm
20
168 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
Knock Out Artistry

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matsufubu Rofuru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josie Jo Ford!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rofuru's head.
Ford tries to land a front kick but Rofuru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rofuru takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ford connects with a high kick.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford throws a leg kick that misses.
Ford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rofuru's head.
Rofuru looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
A punch combination from Rofuru misses.
Ford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rofuru blocks the body kick.
Ford is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rofuru.
Ford moves away from the strike by Rofuru.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rofuru throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ford delivers a nice body kick.
Ford tries to clinch but Rofuru moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rofuru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ford - the referee stops the clock and Rofuru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ford. Rofuru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Ford has closed the distance and engaged Rofuru in a clinch.
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
Rofuru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Ford to work.
Ford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rofuru tries for a takedown. No joy.

Rofuru jumps guard and drags Ford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ford content to stall in guard here.

Rofuru is looking for a triangle but Ford pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rofuru working for submissions but it's allowed Ford to get to half guard.

Ford decides to return to a standing position.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Josie Jo Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rofuru keeps the fight on the outside.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Rofuru.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford wants to clinch.
Rofuru checks a leg kick nicely.
Rofuru throws a sloppy head kick

and Ford counters by moving into the clinch.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rofuru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsufubu Rofuru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rofuru.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rofuru closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
Rofuru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ford defends it nicely.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick

and Rofuru counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Rofuru from controlling successfully.
Rofuru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rofuru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rofuru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rofuru postures up and lands a big shot to Ford's brow.
Rofuru trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josie Jo Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rofuru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rofuru scores with a punch to the head.
Ford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rofuru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rofuru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ford staying out of range there.
Rofuru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Rofuru on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rofuru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Rofuru moves out of range easily.
Rofuru looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Rofuru swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Rofuru misses with a hook.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rofuru.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Rofuru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ford is fending him off so far but Rofuru persists. Nope, Ford circles away and we're back to standing.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Rofuru moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rofuru scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford tries to lock up and control but Rofuru gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rofuru can't control as he wanted to and Ford manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Rofuru 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.
Rofuru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ford wants to get back to full guard but Rofuru has mounted him!

Rofuru goes for an armbar but Ford turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ford.
Rofuru wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru is trying to hold Ford in close to prevent damage but Ford has managed to pass into half guard.
Rofuru wants to control but Ford is keeping busy.
Ford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Rofuru looking for submissions off his back.

Ford stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ford closes the distance but Rofuru moves to the side
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford lands a head kick!
Josie Jo Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Rofuru moves out of range easily.
Rofuru moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ford tries to work over Rofuru's front leg with a kick but Rofuru checks it.
Rofuru will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Rofuru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josie Jo Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rofuru keeps the fight on the outside.
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ford tries to clinch up

and Rofuru counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rofuru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rofuru.
Rofuru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rofuru is looking to advance position but Ford won't allow it.
Rofuru is keen to just control but Ford is a slippery customer.
Rofuru is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rofuru is pressing down on Ford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ford is holding on for now.
Rofuru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
Ford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rofuru is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ford tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rofuru counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rofuru stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
Rofuru has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Rofuru is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ford shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru tries to control but Ford wriggling away.
Rofuru is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rofuru can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ford is looking to escape.
Rofuru postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ford looks a forlorn figure.
Ford wants to control but Rofuru is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru landing punches.
Rofuru scoring with strikes but Ford is staying in there.
Rofuru takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rofuru trying to control but Ford is having none of it.
Ford is looking to improve his position but Rofuru isn't that keen on the idea.
Matsufubu Rofuru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru controlling from mount.
Rofuru unloads with some shots from mount but Ford bucks and avoids them well.
Josie Jo Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rofuru working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rofuru lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rofuru landing strikes from the mount and Ford is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rofuru looking to finish Ford with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ford!

And that's the end of the fight!
Matsufubu Rofuru showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ford 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!