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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cortney Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Bowers (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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255 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Cortney 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, Dalton Bowers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a low kick, right behind Bowers 's knee.
Baker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bowers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baker tries to stand and escape but Bowers is controlling the position.
Baker not doing much here.
Bowers is not content to let Baker control the position.
Bowers wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cortney Baker just wasn't active enough.
Bowers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bowers showed some decent athleticism there.
Baker looking for submissions off his back.
Bowers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baker sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker is controlling Bowers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bowers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bowers's back!
Baker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Baker keeps control of the position easily here as Bowers tries to buck him off.
Bowers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Baker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker wants to control but Bowers is keeping him busy.
Bowers is controlling Baker's trapped leg to prevent Baker from advancing to side control.
Bowers moves into full guard.
Bowers looks winded!
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowers is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cortney Baker just wasn't active enough.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker drives through and clinches with Bowers against the cage.
Bowers gets control of Baker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bowers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowers looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowers, not yet.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cortney Baker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Bowers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cortney Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Bowers.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker looks for a takedown but Bowers sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Bowers moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers gets a takedown into half guard.
Bowers uses his free foot to push down on Baker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baker.
Bowers landing punches.
Bowers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Baker hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowers looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bowers lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker taking shots to the head.
Bowers tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Baker tries to hold on but Bowers pushes him away.
Bowers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baker has worked his arm free - good work by Baker!
Bowers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet.
Baker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bowers connects with a decent elbow.
Bowers tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Bowers tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Baker struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton Bowers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowers tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker sneaks back into half guard.
Bowers seems to be working for a kimura but Baker defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Bowers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baker rushes Bowers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bowers is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bowers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Bowers jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
Baker wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Bowers.
Baker stalling in the clinch.
Baker jumps into guard, dragging Bowers to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Bowers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bowers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowers misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
Cortney Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Bowers.
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Bowers's guard.
Bowers wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker gets to his feet - Bowers follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bowers on his heels. He'll look to pass Bowers's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baker trying to control but Bowers is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cortney Baker.
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Bowers's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Bowers.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Bowers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baker avoids it really well and circles away.
Baker dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Bowers fails with the takedown
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowers wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet but Baker passes into half guard.
Baker is trying to control. Bowers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortney 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 Cortney Baker!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Cortney Baker!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Cortney Baker!
Cortney Baker 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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FIGHT
RATING
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