PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baba Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Ware has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ware
vs
Loko

150 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dallas Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baba Loko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ware counters with a two punch combo.
Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from Loko, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Loko tries to sprawl but Ware drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ware content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ware's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko tries to roll over but Ware keeps him under control.
Loko looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko is looking to get back to is feet but Ware passes into side control.
Ware controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loko tries to escape but Ware is in control.

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.
Loko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Loko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loko keeps trying to improve his position.
Ware grinds an elbow into Loko's temple.
Loko is trying to buck Ware off.
Loko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware doesn't have the hooks in and Loko manages to turn into his guard.
Loko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loko being controlled here momentarily.
Ware wants to stand but Loko is controlling the position.
Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Loko is looking to advance position but Ware has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Ware with a couple of short strikes.
Ware won't let Loko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loko's face.
Loko is desperately trying to improve his position but Ware has a good base and remains in mount.
Loko is in a horrible position here. Ware smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loko is looking to get to half guard.
Ware tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ware working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Loko is working to get back to half guard.
Ware takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Ware dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ware stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ware wants it to stay on the feet.
Loko misses with a takedown attempt
and Ware counters with a one-two to the body.
Loko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ware manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loko tries to clinch but Ware moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ware.
Loko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ware lands some shots froms side control.
Loko looking for a sweep but Ware has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loko can do to turn this around?
Loko is trying desperately to improve position.
Ware content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loko is breathing heavily.
Ware controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Loko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Loko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ware is looking to stand up but Loko isn't so interested in that idea.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loko throws a strike but Ware rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Loko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ware is one step ahead there.
Loko working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ware has picked Loko up and slammed him! Loko can't keep hold of the triangle and Ware manages to pass to side control!
Loko tries to bench press Ware off him but Ware keeps the position.
Loko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dallas Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loko is pushing Ware's head away, looking to escape. Ware manages to hold on to the position though.
Loko is looking to get back to his feet here but Ware is keeping cool and he's managed to take Loko's back.
Ware is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Loko up.
Loko is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Loko!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ware scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ware really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Loko.
Ware has the hooks in. Loko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Loko right now.
Loko is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Ware dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick by Loko misses
and Ware counters with a two punch combo.
Ware keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Ware on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loko fails with the takedown.
Loko is looking to clinch.
As Loko looks to move away, Ware throws a big counter combo but Loko just gets out of the way.
Loko tries to clinch up but Ware circles away and keeps his distance.
Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loko.
A low kick from Loko misses
and Ware counters with a slapping leg kick.

Ware shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Loko wants to hit a switch here but Ware passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loko there!
Ware won't let Loko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Loko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware content just to control the position here.
Loko working to try and regain half guard.
Ware raining down shots from the mount!
Ware controlling the position easily from mount.
Ware is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Loko is in real trouble.
What can Loko do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko is trying to stand back up.
Ware is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Loko can't escape the position.
Ware just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Loko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Loko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ware.
Ware has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko tries to break free.

Ware looking for the choke but no joy.
Can Loko hold on?! Ware is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Loko tries to escape but Ware has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Loko right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko is really stuck here.
Loko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ware.
You can see the frustration on Loko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ware throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Loko!
Loko tries to break free.
Ware lands a shot to the head.
Ware controlling well, preventing Loko from escaping the position.
Baba Loko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware is riding his opponent, not letting Loko buck him off.
Dallas Ware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ware 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Ware!