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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Baker (ranked 3926 p4p, 3871 weight class) and Duan Tou Fa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josiah Baker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 cm 18 172 1 - 0 - 0 |
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203 cm 23 265 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Granite chin |
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Good takedowns Basic striking Determined |
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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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duan Tou Fa! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tou Fa shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tou Fa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tou Fa throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tou Fa tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tou Fa misses the shot to the body. Baker is looking for a counter combo. Baker throws a body punch but Tou Fa moves out of range. A punch combination from Baker misses. Tou Fa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tou Fa misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Baker wants to clinch up but Tou Fa keeps it at a distance. Baker misses with a low kick.
Tou Fa goes for a double leg but Baker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baker continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tou Fa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut. Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Tou Fa thows a left - swing and a miss! Tou Fa misses with a jab to the body
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Tou Fa will be more careful next time no doubt. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tou Fa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A low kick from Baker misses and Tou Fa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Baker wants to control but Tou Fa passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tou Fa landing a few strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee asks Tou Fa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tou Fa prefers to stall for the moment though. Baker trying to control but Tou Fa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Tou Fa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baker rolls, trying to escape but Tou Fa keeps control of the position.
Baker covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Good control from Tou Fa. Baker won't enjoy being in this position. Tou Fa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Baker is tapping - it's over boys! Tou Fa picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duan Tou Fa!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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