PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vector
vs
Ford

186 cm
28
210 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

185 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Vector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francis Ford!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector throws a lazy uppercut
and Vector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vector misses with a looping left.
Vector misses the jab.
Ford scores with a jab.
Ford scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Vector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vector throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vector ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Victor Vector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford connects with the punch.
Ford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Ford - just one landing.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ford.
Vector misses with a looping right.
Vector has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vector's head backwards.

Vector gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Ford lands a nice uppercut.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Vector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Vector lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.

Ford has Vector up against the cage in a clinch.
Vector is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Ford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Vector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Vector saw that one coming.
Vector throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
A jab from Vector does it's job there.
Vector throws a poor cross that misses
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Vector moved out of range nicely.
Vector ducks right into an uppercut from Ford.
Vector loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.

Ford moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vector tries to circle away but Ford has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector is trying to force a seperation but Ford has the dominant position.
Vector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vector wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Vector.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Vector takes a shot to the head.
Vector is trying to push Ford away but Ford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
Vector is trying to push Ford away but Ford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of Vector backwards.
Vector working hard to break the clinch.
Vector is trying to break the clinch but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Ford stalling.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
Vector looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vector backwards.
Vector wants to break free but Ford has control.
Vector is trying to push Ford away but Ford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vector wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ford has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vector wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vector backwards.
Vector is trying to break the clinch but Ford is controlling him.
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Ford breaks the clinch.
Vector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.

Vector tries to keep at a distance but Ford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vector tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Vector.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Vector controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vector.
Ford lands with a left to the head.

Vector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Vector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vector throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford tries to counter by closing the distance.

Ford instigates a clinch.
Vector's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vector throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Vector misses with a low kick.
Ford might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vector wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ford gets through Vector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vector wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford gets through Vector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Vector manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vector moves away.
Vector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
Vector is breathing heavily.
Ford works the jab nicely.
Vector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Ford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ford pushes Vector up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Ford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vector is trying to break free.
Ford controlling the action here for a moment.
Vector takes a shot to the head.

Vector breaks from the clinch.
Vector tries to score with a low kick but Ford moves his leg out of the way.

Nice combo by Ford! Oh, that's hurt him - Vector falls to the canvas and Ford follows him into side control.

Vector is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vector is not content to let Ford control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Ford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ford looks up at the clock and then as Vector takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector bucks up and tries to throw Ford off but instead Ford has got his back!
Vector is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Vector defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ford's arms.
Ford lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vector's head.

Ford has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vector is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking to control Vector but Vector is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ford somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vector manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Vector.
Vector is looking to stand up but Ford isn't so interested in that idea.
Ford tries to free his leg and advance position but Vector is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector wants to stand up but Ford is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from Vector.
Vector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford checks a low kick from Vector.
Vector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.
Ford jabs Vector right on the nose. Vector blinks but takes it well.
Victor Vector is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Vector saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Vector misses the target.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford lands a head shot.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from Vector.
Vector takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vector throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ford.
Vector needs to keep his hands up - Ford had a free shot at his head there.
Ford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vector throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Vector throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ford gets a clinch.
Francis Ford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vector takes a shot to the head.
Ford stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vector wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ford taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vector in his tracks.
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vector.
Vector closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vector missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vector takes one to the chin there.
Vector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Vector is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vector seems to have got his legs back now.

Ford drops Vector with a big left hand and mounts him. Vector is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Vector! Ford sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Vector and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francis Ford!
A relieved looking Francis 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.