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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fortaleza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Fortaleza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fortaleza to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fowler. Fortaleza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fowler lands a jab to the head.
Fowler just misses with a punch to the body.
Fowler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fowler with a poor takedown
and Fortaleza counters with a nice uppercut.
Fowler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortaleza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jim Fortaleza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Fowler throws a body punch but Fortaleza moves out of range.
Austin Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fowler throws an elbow that misses. Fortaleza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fowler's guard. Nice move by Fortaleza!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortaleza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fowler is keeping the position for now.
Fowler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fortaleza stays in close to Fowler's body and controls the position.
Fortaleza 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.
Fowler wants to sweep here but Fortaleza controlling him for the moment.
Fortaleza looking to pass the guard.
Fortaleza throwing strikes but missing.
Fortaleza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fowler is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza forces his way into half guard.
Fowler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fortaleza pulls his head out easily.
Fowler wants to control but Fortaleza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fortaleza tries to pass to full mount but Fowler defends it.
Fortaleza uses his free foot to push down on Fowler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fowler.
Fortaleza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fortaleza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fowler is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fowler blocking the ground and pound.
Fowler is trying desperately to improve position.
Fortaleza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fowler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fortaleza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza thowing shots but they're missing.
Fortaleza looking to ground and pound but Fowler is blocking nicely.
Fowler is squirming around, avoiding Fortaleza's attempts to control the action.
Fowler gets back to half guard.
Fortaleza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fortaleza 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.
Fortaleza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fowler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fowler is looking to improve his position.
Fortaleza wants to free his trapped foot but Fowler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fowler tries to get to full guard but Fortaleza has control of the leg.
Fortaleza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is looking to control Fortaleza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fowler avoid being mounted?
Fortaleza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fortaleza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fowler defends it well.
Fowler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fortaleza.
Fortaleza wants to control but Fowler is keeping him busy.
Fowler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fortaleza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortaleza prevents Fowler from improving his position.
Fowler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortaleza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler trying to hold on to Fortaleza's head to control him but Fortaleza postures up.
Fortaleza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fortaleza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fowler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fortaleza as he avoids it easily.
Fowler shoots in and drives through. Fortaleza sprawls well.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Fortaleza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Fowler misses the shot to the body.
Fowler shoots in and gets a takedown into Fortaleza's guard.
Fortaleza looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortaleza, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortaleza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fowler defends it easily.
Fowler stopping the sweep attempt from Fortaleza.
Fowler cracks Fortaleza with a solid left hand.
Fortaleza 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.
Jim Fortaleza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fowler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortaleza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fortaleza wants to sweep but no luck.
Fowler postures up.
Fowler landing some decent shots from guard.
Fortaleza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fortaleza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fowler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fowler won't allow Fortaleza to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fowler cracks Fortaleza with a solid left hand.
Fowler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortaleza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fortaleza looking for a guillotine here but Fowler defends easily.
Fortaleza has his foot on Fowler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fowler works his way back into a safe position though.
Fowler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fowler is working Fortaleza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fortaleza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fowler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fowler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fowler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fortaleza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fowler is one step ahead there.
Fowler works over Fortaleza with some ground and pound from guard.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Fortaleza is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
Fortaleza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fowler is looking for a sweep. Fortaleza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fowler trying to control from the bottom.
Fortaleza prevents Fowler from improving his position.
Fortaleza throwing shots but Fowler is blocking nicely.
Fowler moves into full guard.
Fortaleza passes into half guard.
Fortaleza trying to control from half guard but Fowler is working away.
Fortaleza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fowler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortaleza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fortaleza prevents Fowler from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fowler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortaleza tries to free his leg and advance position but Fowler is retaining full guard.
Fortaleza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fowler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fortaleza's guard.
Fortaleza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fowler is one step ahead there.
Fortaleza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fortaleza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fowler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Fowler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fortaleza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fowler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fowler shoots in for a double leg but Fortaleza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fowler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortaleza.
Fortaleza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fowler.
Fowler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fortaleza rather than just go for the knockout.
Fowler misses with a takedown attempt - Fortaleza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Fortaleza misses.
Fortaleza throws the kick towards the body but Fowler avoids it.
Fowler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Fortaleza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Fowler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fowler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fortaleza's guard.
Fowler stopping the sweep attempt from Fortaleza.
Fowler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortaleza wants to stand up but Fowler is controlling him.
Fortaleza 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza has his foot on Fowler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fowler works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortaleza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fowler stopping the sweep attempt from Fortaleza.
Fortaleza keeping full guard, as Fowler tries to pass.
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fortaleza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fowler throwing strikes but missing.
Fowler wants to control from the top but Fortaleza keeps moving.
Fowler throws a big right hand that misses.
Fowler throwing strikes from guard but Fortaleza blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fortaleza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
Fortaleza keeping moving, preventing Fowler from controlling successfully.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Fortaleza is keeping the position.
Fortaleza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fowler trying to control but Fortaleza is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fowler postures up in Fortaleza's guard and throws a big left but Fortaleza blocks it.
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortaleza wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fowler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fortaleza is fending him off so far but Fowler persists. Nope, Fortaleza circles away and we're back to standing.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Fortaleza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortaleza leaves Fowler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fowler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortaleza's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Fowler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fowler 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Fowler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Austin Fowler waved his t-shirt featuring Torment Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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FIGHT
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