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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Ford!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Dassler is out of range.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dassler.
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.
Ford moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ford working a defensive guard here.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ford has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Ford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dassler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dassler is looking for a triangle here but Ford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dassler is trying to improve his position.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dassler is looking for a sweep.
Dassler gets back to half guard.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ford wants to take a breather but Dassler is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ford is trying to control. Dassler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Dassler is not content to let Ford control the position.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dassler is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.
Dassler is defending against the submission attempts here by Ford.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rudi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ford is on top in guard.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford advances position into side control!
Dassler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford tries for a kimura but Dassler is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dassler is trying to get back to full guard.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.
Ford escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Dassler is out of range.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Dassler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dassler avoids the body shot from Ford.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ford throws a right hand that Dassler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dassler also avoids with ease.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a hook.
Dassler tries to counter by clinching up but Ford breaks away and moves out of range.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dassler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dassler closes the distance and clinches up with Ford, looking for a takedown. Dassler pushes Ford against the cage but Ford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Ford is predictable there
and Dassler counters with a single leg into guard. Ford didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Ford has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dassler is one step ahead there.
Dassler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dassler is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dassler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford has his foot on Dassler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dassler works his way back into a safe position though.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Dassler stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dassler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dassler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler working Ford over with strikes.
Dassler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dassler.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler is working for an americana but Ford has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dassler was thinking about the submission.
Dassler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dassler, into his guard.
Ford wants to pass the guard but Dassler is keeping the position.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Dassler's shoulder, as Dassler tries to avoid the shot.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ford throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Ford slaps away a takedown attempt from Dassler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Dassler.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dassler or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dassler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Dassler shoots for a double leg takedown but Ford sprawls well. He's pushed Dassler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford scores with a sloppy right hand. Dassler should have avoided that one.
Ford tries to clinch up but Dassler circles away and keeps his distance.
Dassler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice cross by Ford.
Ford lands a nice looking body shot.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford instigates a clinch.
Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dassler jumps guard.
Ford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dassler regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dassler is retaining full guard.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rob Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dassler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dassler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dassler.
Ford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dassler!
Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
Ford controlling the position easily from mount.
Dassler is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford wants to control the pace but Dassler is squirming around nicely.
Dassler is desperately trying to improve his position but Ford has a good base and remains in mount.
Ford trying to control but Dassler is having none of it.
Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
Ford controlling from mount.
Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
Ford looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler tries to reverse the position but Ford maintains control.
Ford looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dassler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dassler defends it easily.
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Dassler is proving a slippery customer.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.
Dassler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rudi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Ford!
After winning the bout, Rob Ford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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