PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford comes to the cage accompanied by Marijanne. Reggie Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ford
vs
Hunter

195 cm
19
249 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunter, as that shot connected.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Ford closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ford scores with a takedown into Hunter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Ford throwing strikes but missing.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hunter pushes Ford off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
Hunter tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Reggie Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter wants to break free but Ford has control.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter wants to break free but Ford has control.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter tries to circle away but Ford has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Hunter looks gassed!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Ford.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Ford.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford lands with a right to the head.
Ford tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Ford works on Hunter's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Ford.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford misses with some punches.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Ford scores with a hook to the body.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Ford has him pressed against the cage.

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.
Ford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.
Ford presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Ford scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Ford.
Ford misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Ford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Ford's leg but Ford calmly moves out of range.
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into rage.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ford avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Ford slips a straight right by Hunter.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hunter duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter with a jab.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Hunter throws and low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Hunter tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Ford tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter misses with the combination.

Ford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ford postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Ford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter wants to stand and escape but Ford is having none of it.
Ford trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ford shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
Hunter scores with a nice right hand.
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ford moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter jumps guard but Ford stands there with Hunter around his waist. Hunter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Hunter sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunter lands a head shot.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Hunter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a lovely overhand right.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunter lands a jab to Ford's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunter with a jab.
Hunter tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ford there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ford avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.

Ford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ford with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hunter wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
No luck for Ford with that takedown attempt.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.

Ford has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Ford is controlling the position.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Ryan Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ford prevents it.
Ford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunter's efforts to push away.
Hunter is trying to force a seperation but Ford has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford is working Hunter over against the cage.
Ford prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
A short right from Ford.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Ford.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Ford!