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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford comes to the cage accompanied by Stand up - Ludacris. Minotauro has chosen Buckethead - jump man as his entrance music. Jacob Ford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Minotauro.
Minotauro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minotauro.
Ford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ford scores with a jab.
Minotauro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minotauro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ford with a hook.
Ford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Minotauro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Minotauro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ford's calf.
Minotauro connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford wants to clinch up but Minotauro keeps it at a distance.
Minotauro thows a body shot but no joy.
Minotauro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford throws the left hand but Minotauro avoids the punch easily.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford wants to clinch up but Minotauro keeps it at a distance.
Ford connects with a body shot.
Ford connects with the punch.
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Minotauro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minotauro throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Minotauro misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minotauro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Minotauro.
Ford stuns Minotauro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Minotauro jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ford digs a good body shot into Minotauro's ribs.
Minotauro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ford will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
Minotauro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ford is able to avoid easily.
A right-left combo lands from Minotauro.
It looks like Jacob Ford has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ford trying to stall but Minotauro improves his position.
Minotauro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Minotauro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ford is defending well.
Minotauro lands an elbow that stopped Ford in his tracks for a moment.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Minotauro controls the action.
Minotauro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Minotauro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Minotauro has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Ford looking to stall.
Ford misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacob Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Minotauro.
Ford lands with a right to the head.
Minotauro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Minotauro throws a strike but Ford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ford forces his way into half guard.
Minotauro gets back to full guard.
Ford wanted to stand there but Minotauro had control of the position.
Minotauro wants to stand up but Ford is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro being controlled here, momentarily.
Minotauro seems keen to control Ford's posture.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ford trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
Minotauro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minotauro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Ford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacob Ford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Minotauro pushes him off.
Minotauro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford throws a hook but Minotauro blocks it.
Minotauro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Minotauro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford blocks a jab.
Minotauro misses with a looping left.
Minotauro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Ford tenderised Minotauro's leg. Minotauro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ford lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford scores with a jab to the body.
Minotauro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ford rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minotauro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Minotauro misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Minotauro misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ford here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Minotauro throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minotauro throws a right hand that misses
and Ford counters with a left to the body.
Minotauro is breathing heavily.
Jab by Ford.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ford sizes up Minotauro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Minotauro misses with a body shot.
Jacob Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Jacob Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Minotauro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minotauro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro misses with an uppercut
and Ford counters with a left to the body.
Minotauro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Minotauro.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Ze Minotauro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford keeps control of Minotauro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford tries to work over Minotauro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minotauro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Minotauro tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Ford tries a body shot but Minotauro blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minotauro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Minotauro.
Ford tries to stall but Minotauro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ford content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minotauro blocks a body shot from Ford.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford pushes Minotauro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Minotauro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minotauro backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Ford tries a body shot but Minotauro blocks it.
Minotauro tries to break the clinch but Ford is controlling the position.
Jacob Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ford tries to work over Minotauro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minotauro blocks a body shot from Ford.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Minotauro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford misses with some punches.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Minotauro controls the action.
Minotauro just leaning against Ford, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Ford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ford tries to clinch there but Minotauro circles away.
Nice jab there from Minotauro.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Minotauro.
A left and a right from Ford both land. Nice combination.
Minotauro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford lands a slapping body shot.
Ford lands a nice hook to Minotauro's body. Minotauro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minotauro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minotauro throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford checks a leg kick.
Minotauro keeps the fight on the outside.
Minotauro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ford sprawls well initially but Minotauro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Minotauro is keen to just control but Ford is a slippery customer.
Minotauro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minotauro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Minotauro controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ze Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ze Minotauro.
Minotauro throws a leg kick but Ford moved away.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Minotauro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minotauro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Minotauro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford cracks Minotauro with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minotauro tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Ford trying to stall but Minotauro improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Minotauro blocks a body shot from Ford.
Minotauro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Minotauro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Minotauro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minotauro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ford defends it easily.
Ford trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro looking for a sweep. Not yet Minotauro, not yet.
Ford controlling from the top position.
Jacob Ford has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Minotauro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford lands a jab.
Ford throws a series of punches but Minotauro avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford stuns Minotauro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Minotauro. Those never looked like landing.
Ford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ze Minotauro.
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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Ford!
A relieved looking Jacob Ford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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