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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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BJJ Brown 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, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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