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QFC Tournament 1207 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Revolver Ocelot (ranked 3861 p4p, 3778 weight class) and Jojo Ecoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Revolver Ocelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jojo Ecoko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocelot misses with a straight left.
Ocelot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ecoko moves away from the strike by Ocelot.
Ecoko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ocelot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ocelot throws Ecoko to one side and escapes!
Ecoko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ocelot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ecoko is in Ocelot's guard.
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!
Ecoko 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.
Ecoko 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.
Ecoko drops back looking for a leg! Ocelot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ocelot manages to kick Ecoko off! Ecoko jumps back into Ocelot's guard.
Ecoko drops back looking for a leg! Ocelot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ocelot manages to kick Ecoko off! Ecoko jumps back into Ocelot's guard.
Ecoko stopping the sweep attempt from Ocelot.
Ocelot really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecoko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ecoko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ocelot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ocelot is trying to keep Ecoko in close.
Ocelot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ecoko pushing down on Ocelot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ecoko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ocelot still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ocelot has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ecoko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecoko is holding Ocelot down, trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecoko tries to improve position but can't.
Ocelot wants to control but Ecoko is keeping him busy.
Ocelot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ecoko's legs.
Ocelot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ecoko on the ground.
Ocelot wants to stand but Ecoko is controlling his arm.
Ocelot has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocelot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ecoko is looking to escape.
Ecoko gets back to half guard.
Ocelot is pressing down on Ecoko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ecoko is holding on for now.
Ocelot is trying to control the action in half guard but Ecoko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ecoko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ocelot wants to stand up but Ecoko is controlling the position.
Ocelot wants to pass to mount but Ecoko is defending the position.
Ecoko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ocelot trying to control from half guard but Ecoko is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ocelot looks to score with a jab to the body but Ecoko is just out of range.
Ocelot connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ocelot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Revolver Ocelot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ecoko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ecoko 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.
Ecoko advances to half guard.
Ecoko is trying to work for a kimura but Ocelot is defending well.
Ocelot is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecoko is trying to work for a kimura but Ocelot is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecoko seems to be looking for submissions.
Ecoko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ocelot is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jojo Ecoko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Pace (ranked 3820 p4p, 3825 weight class) and Nico Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Pace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nico Wong!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pace keeps the fight on the outside.
Pace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Pace lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pace.
Wong throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Pace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wong pushes Pace up against the cage in a clinch.
Pace can't break the clinch.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
 It looks like Martin Pace has been cut.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pace blocks the elbow strike.
Pace dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Pace tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Pace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace avoids a wild elbow strike from Wong.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Pace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wong takes the fight into the clinch.
Pace looking to throw knees to the head but Wong is blocking nicely.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Pace missing with knees to the body.
Pace is trying to break free.
Pace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
Wong has Pace pressed against the cage, preventing Pace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pace scores with a hook.
Pace drops Wong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wong looks back up at him and smiles so Pace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pace scores with a jab. Wong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wong wants to clinch up but Pace keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong moves into the clinch.
Pace blocks an elbow strike.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Pace dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Pace avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong working Pace over with knees to the body.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pace.
Pace dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Pace is breathing heavily.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Pace's ribcage.
Pace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pace throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pace's defenses.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pace takes an elbow to the temple.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Pace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Pace avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
Pace takes an elbow to the temple.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Pace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Martin Pace's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Pace shrugs off.
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 Pace is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Oh Pace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pace blocks an elbow strike.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Pace seems to have got his legs back now.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pace is defending well for now.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pace tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the cage.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pace blocks an elbow strike.
Pace tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the cage.
Pace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Pace shrugs off.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Pace's cut.
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.
Wong clinches.
Nico Wong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wong lands a nice elbow.
Wong pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Pace! Wong unloads with more strikes and Pace sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Wong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayden Perez (ranked 3823 p4p, 2752 weight class) and Kamal Ghafour (ranked 0 p4p, 246 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ayden Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamal Ghafour!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafour dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Ghafour's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Perez.
Ghafour takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghafour with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghafour dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ayden Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamal Ghafour.
Ghafour looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Perez sends Ghafour crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perez is motioning to the referee to let Ghafour up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Ghafour is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ghafour flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ghafour is out cold! Perez holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ayden Perez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Guero (ranked 3838 p4p, 3842 weight class) and Evandro Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 328 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uriel Guero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evandro Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guero throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Santos manages to pull guard.
Guero drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Guero off! Guero jumps back into Santos's guard.
Santos pushes Guero off and gets back to his feet.
Santos has Guero up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guero can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guero manages to get to full guard.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Guero's legs - danger averted.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Guero's legs - danger averted.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guero working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guero working a defensive guard here.
Guero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Guero working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Guero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guero is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Guero is keeping the position.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santos stacks Guero 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 Santos!
Guero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos off and has taken his back!
Santos trying to control the hands but Guero won't let him.
Guero is trying to stick to Santos's back but Santos is turning into Guero. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Guero's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santos.
Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guero's head.
Guero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Guero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guero working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evandro Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Guero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos advances to mount.
Guero tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Guero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Santos postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Guero in real trouble here! The ref calls for Guero to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evandro Santos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Mejia (ranked 3942 p4p, 3943 weight class) and James Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kobe Mejia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Barton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton tries to clinch but Mejia moves out of range.
Mejia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mejia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Barton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barton moves in looking to clinch but Mejia pushes him off.
Barton clinches up with Mejia and pushes him back against the cage.
Mejia tries to break the clinch but Barton is controlling the position.
Mejia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mejia working hard to break the clinch.
Mejia working hard to break the clinch.
Barton has Mejia pressed against the cage, preventing Mejia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barton is trying to drag Mejia to the mat but Mejia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mejia breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mejia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Mejia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vedor Smealianenko (ranked 3924 p4p, 3818 weight class) and Leonel Garrison (ranked 426 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vedor Smealianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonel Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison takes one on the button.
 It looks like Leonel Garrison has been cut.
Smealianenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Garrison sprawling to the canvas! Garrison rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smealianenko finish him?!
Garrison is rocked!
Smealianenko misses with an uppercut.
Garrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrison punishes Smealianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Smealianenko throws a monster overhand right that drops Garrison! Smealianenko follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vedor Smealianenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Sampson (ranked 3847 p4p, 3996 weight class) and Duan Tou Fa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duan Tou Fa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Tou Fa sprawls well.
Tou Fa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson gets caught flat footed, as Tou Fa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tou Fa working some strikes from top position.
Tou Fa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tou Fa trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Tou Fa throws a strike but Sampson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sampson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sampson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tou Fa is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou Fa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sampson's guard.
Tou Fa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson is trying to keep Tou Fa in close.
Tou Fa trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tou Fa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sampson is pulling down on Tou Fa's head. It's preventing any offense from Tou Fa, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou Fa wants to pass the guard but Sampson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Tou Fa passes into half guard.
Sampson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tou Fa is pressing down on Sampson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sampson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tou Fa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sampson defending well though.
Tou Fa passes to full mount!
Sampson tries to hold on but Tou Fa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tou Fa with a couple of short strikes.
Sampson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tou Fa.
Tou Fa thowing shots but they're missing.
Tou Fa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tou Fa landing shots from mount.
Tou Fa breaks from Sampson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tries to lock up and control but Tou Fa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sampson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tou Fa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sampson is looking to escape.
Tou Fa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sampson because Tou Fa loaded up on that one.
Sampson is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tou Fa working Sampson over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duan Tou Fa dominated that round.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Tou Fa does no damage.
Tou Fa dives in and scores a takedown into Sampson's guard.
Tou Fa wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Sampson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Tou Fa from controlling successfully.
Duan Tou Fa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sampson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou Fa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou Fa.
Tou Fa is working Sampson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tou Fa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tou Fa throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tou Fa's guard. Nice move by Sampson!
Sampson 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.
Sampson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sampson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tou Fa has his foot on Sampson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sampson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tou Fa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sampson, into his guard.
Tou Fa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tou Fa is pushing down on Sampson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sampson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tou Fa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sampson wants to get back to full guard but Tou Fa has passed into side control.
Tou Fa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sampson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tou Fa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tou Fa is just content to waste time from the top position. Sampson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tou Fa wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Tou Fa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tou Fa passes Sampson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tou Fa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sampson's thigh. Sampson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tou Fa preventing the sweep.
Tou Fa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tou Fa postures up in Sampson's guard and throws a big left but Sampson blocks it.
Tou Fa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Tou Fa scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tou Fa throwing strikes but missing.
Tou Fa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sampson looks for a takedown but Tou Fa sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson 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.
Tou Fa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sampson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duan Tou Fa 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sampson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tou Fa was covering up waiting for the punch and Sampson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tou Fa trying to control the position.
Sampson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sampson has gone for a leg lock! Tou Fa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sampson's guard.
Tou Fa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tou Fa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sampson controls Tou Fa momentarily but Tou Fa frees himself.
Tou Fa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tou Fa 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.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Tou Fa tries to pass.
Tou Fa keeps trying to improve his position.
Sampson working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tou Fa lands a couple of elbows.
Tou Fa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tou Fa leaves Sampson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tou Fa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sampson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tou Fa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sampson is in Tou Fa's guard.
Sampson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tou Fa has his foot on Sampson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sampson won't allow Tou Fa to sweep him here.
Sampson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sampson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sampson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tou Fa, who protects the arm well.
Sampson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tou Fa, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tou Fa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sampson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sampson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sampson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tou Fa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sampson's guard! Nice work there by Tou Fa!
Tou Fa trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Brandon Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duan Tou Fa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tou Fa looking to pass the guard.
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 Brandon Sampson.
Well Tou Fa 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Duan Tou Fa!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Duan Tou Fa!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Duan Tou Fa!
Duan Tou Fa wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Baker (ranked 3885 p4p, 3824 weight class) and Gustavo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josiah Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gustavo Romero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baker to the mat! Baker manages to get full guard.
Romero won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Romero is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Romero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Romero is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker pushing down on Romero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Baker is very close to passing his half guard.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero is looking to get back to full guard here but Baker has managed to pass to side control instead.
Baker throws a strike aimed at the side of Romero's head but Romero avoids it well.
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Romero is letting Baker control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baker tries to score with some ground and pound. Romero controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Romero defending against the ground and pound.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Romero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Baker keeps moving and retains side control.
Romero tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Romero is working to get back to half guard.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romero?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baker avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker prevents Romero from getting the reversal.
Baker avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
Romero is trying to escape the mount.
Baker with shots to the head and body - Romero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baker avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Baker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baker is not content to let Romero control the position.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Romero wants to take a breather but Baker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Romero.
Romero trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker pushes Romero off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Baker tries to bench press Romero off him but Romero keeps the position.
Romero trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Baker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romero wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Romero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romero taking a break here but Baker is having none of it and regains half guard.
Romero is pressing down on Baker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baker is holding on for now.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Romero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romero trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Romero trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Romero trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero keeps trying to improve his position.
Romero is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Baker's thigh. Baker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Romero trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Romero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josiah Baker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Gustavo Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baker on his heels. He'll look to pass Baker's guard now, I'm sure.
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romero wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baker stacks Romero 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 Baker!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is not content to let Baker control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Romero struggling a bit here.
Romero is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Baker is staying active.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Romero is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Romero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romero is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker is trying to get an arm triangle but Romero is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Romero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romero is just holding on here. Baker manages to take his back.
Baker gets his hands free as Romero looks to control.
Baker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Baker controlling well, preventing Romero from escaping the position.
Baker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Romero trying to control but not successfully.
Romero tries to escape the position.
Baker missing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeps control of the position as Romero tries to break free.
Romero trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Romero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Romero trying to control the position but Baker manages to sink in the hooks.
Romero rolls, trying to escape but Baker keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker controlling well, preventing Romero from escaping the position.
Josiah Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baker 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Josiah Baker!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Josiah Baker!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Josiah Baker!
Josiah Baker wins by unanimous decision!
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