Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 52 Asskicken vs Blade
Date: Jul 20, 2018

#R1#
Ford defending well as Dormier loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Dormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dormier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ford wants to sweep here but Dormier controlling him for the moment.
Dormier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Dormier slips an elbow through the middle.
Dormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground.
Dormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dormier controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dormier trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dormier's guard. #REVB#
Dormier controlling Ford's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford wants to control from the top but Dormier keeps moving.
Dormier is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Dormier is pulling down on Ford's head. It's preventing any offense from Ford, at least for the moment.
Dormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Dormier, not yet.
Dormier pulls Ford in to control the position.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dormier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dormier trying to control the position here.
Dormier trying to keep a closed guard but Ford is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Dormier.
Ford advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dormier has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ford seems to be looking for submissions.
Ford wants to pass to mount but Dormier is defending the position.
Dormier is trying to stand back up but Ford is controlling him #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dormier tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Ford trying to mount his opponent but Dormier defends it.
Dormier is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dormier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Dormier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Ford ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ford no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford keeping full guard, as Dormier tries to pass.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Dormier from controlling successfully.
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 Manual Dormier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dormier missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Dormier misses.
Ford changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Dormier.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dormier to score with a decent uppercut.
Ford shoots and misses
and Dormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Dormier throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Dormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.#CL#
Dormier darts in and clinches Ford up against the cage.
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dormier just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dormier smiles and moves away.
Manual Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
Ford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dormier's waist but Dormier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ford off to one side.
A jab from Dormier finds it's way through Ford's defenses. #TD#
Dormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dormier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Dormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
Ford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Dormier from controlling successfully.
Manual Dormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dormier stays in close to Ford's body and controls the position.
Ford looking to control. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ford working for a triangle but Dormier defends it easily.
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Dormier is proving a slippery customer.
Dormier wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dormier is posturing up here but Ford has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dormier tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dormier has to tap! Slick submission there by Ford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martyn Ford!
Manual Dormier spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm better than this, I'll be back bigger, badder, and better next time around.'.

Event: PFC 47 Penn vs Jorma
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Kruger.
Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger with the counter takedown but Ford avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Ford attempts a counter takedown but Kruger avoids it well and moves away.
Kruger scores with a jab to the head.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruger avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Kruger throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Ford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ford is working for a kimura here but Kruger manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ford's guard.
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Kruger advances to half guard.
Kruger trying to control from Ford's half guard. Ford has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Kruger is proving a slippery customer.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford trying to control the position.
Ford keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass. #T3#
Kruger throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kruger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Ford wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Kruger connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruger defends it easily.
Kruger working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Kruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger has managed to get both his arms back between Ford's legs - danger averted.
Kruger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is trying to control the position but Kruger postures up.
Kruger is looking to stand up but Ford won't let him.
Ford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruger is in close to Ford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Kruger landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dunning Kruger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
Ford moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Ford misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kruger pushes Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford tries to pull guard but Kruger holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Kruger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Ford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ford tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ford down.
Kruger is putting a hurting on Ford here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Kruger trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ford is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kruger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kruger's guard! Nice work there by Ford! #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Ford from controlling successfully.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Ford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kruger working for submissions but it's allowed Ford to get to half guard. #T3#
Kruger manages to get to full guard.
Ford wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.
Ford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ford is pushing down on Kruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Ford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working. #SUB#
Ford is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kruger to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kruger controls Ford momentarily but Ford frees himself. #SUB2#
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dunning Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Ford gets a double leg takedown into Kruger's guard.#SUB2#
Ford avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kruger has his feet on Ford's thighs here. He's pushed Ford off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ford screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dunning Kruger!
A relieved looking Dunning Kruger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 41 Brophy vs Dmitrov
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Ford misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Castillo closes the distance and clinches.
Castillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford tries to pull guard but Castillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Ford pulls guard.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ford keeping full guard, as Castillo tries to pass. #SUB#
Ford looking for a guillotine here but Castillo defends easily. #SUB#
Castillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castillo has managed to get both his arms back between Ford's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Castillo stands up from Ford's guard - Castillo perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##CL2#
Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Castillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Ford pulls guard effortlessly.
Castillo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Castillo is proving a slippery customer.
Ford has Castillo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castillo passes into side control.
Ford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Castillo advances to full mount. #SU2#
Castillo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ford drops his hands momentarily and Castillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo effectively controlling the action here.
Castillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castillo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Castillo. #T3#
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Castillo.
Castillo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castillo tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Castillo lands a shot to the body.
Castillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Castillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Castillo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ford.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Castillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Castillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Castillo.
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castillo lands a right hand. #T4#
A short right from Castillo.
Ford tries to pull guard but Castillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet.
Castillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ford jumps guard but Castillo stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ford prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castillo lands a nice uppercut.
Castillo lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Castillo.
Castillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castillo lands with a right to the head.
Castillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Castillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Castillo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
That kick from Castillo tenderised Ford's leg. Ford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Martyn Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ford or perhaps it was just good defense by Castillo, which made it look bad.
Castillo connects with a superb combination that knocks Ford out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Castillo before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Castillo!
Anthony Castillo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amaury, right into the meat.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Amaury!
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amaury.
Ford feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amaury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amaury misses with a body kick.
Amaury misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford moves forwards but Amaury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amaury throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amaury looks to land a body kick but Ford moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amaury. Ford shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford walks into a jab.#T1#
Ford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mozes Amaury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford walks into a left hand.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amaury.
Amaury defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ford.
Amaury tries to counter with a clinch but Ford shakes him off and moves away.
Amaury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ford's head.
Amaury throws a nice head kick!
Amaury lands a body shot.
Amaury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amaury thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ford if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amaury feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ford's calf.
Ford 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.
Amaury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ford under the eye.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Amaury lands a front kick.
Amaury sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Amaury has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Amaury cracks Ford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Amaury slams his shin into Ford's torso.#CL2#
Amaury clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amaury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ford fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Amaury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amaury lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Amaury lands a left hand.
Amaury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amaury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Amaury turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amaury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Amaury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amaury working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!#T3#
Amaury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amaury lands with a right to the head.
Amaury is leaning against Ford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amaury creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ford with a big uppercut! Ford tries to clinch up but Amaury pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ford to the mat! Ford covers up and Amaury unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mozes Amaury!
After winning the bout, Mozes Amaury thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 14 Guy vs Abdallah
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Day defends it nicely.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Ford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Day did well to prevent Ford getting side control.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ford's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Well, if Ford is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Day does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Day tries to get to full guard but Ford has control of the leg.
Day has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ford is trying to control. Day wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Day is trying to stand back up but Ford is controlling him
Ford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ford wants to pass the guard but Day is defending well.
Ford is taking a breather. Day says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ford wants to pass to mount but Day is defending the position.
Day is trying to stand up here but Ford is controlling him well.
Day is looking to control Ford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?
Ford trying to pass the guard but Day defending well.
Day is looking for a sweep. Ford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ford stops Day from getting back to his feet.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Ford trying to pass the guard but Day defending well. #SUB#
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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Day is trying to stand back up but Ford is controlling him
Ford is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Day tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Ford wants to pass to mount but Day is defending the position.
Day looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ford is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Day is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ford's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Day trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SU2#
Day has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Day looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Day tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Day gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ford wants to take Day's back but he can't do it this time.
Ford looking to control but Day is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Day is looking to improve his position but Ford isn't that keen on the idea.
Day wants to hold on but Ford pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford fails to advance to Day's back.
Ford is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ford jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Day manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Day tries to bench press Ford off him but Ford keeps the position.
Day is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Day is defending well.
Day is not content to let Ford control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jako Day will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Ford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martyn Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ford shoots and misses
and Day counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
Ford shoots and misses
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Ford dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown. Day tries to sprawl out of it but Ford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Day manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ford under the eye.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Day.
Jako Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ford.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ford.
Day throws a counter combo.
Ford shoots in for a double leg but Day sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day throws a one two combo. #TD#
Ford looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Day!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day is looking to reverse the position.
Day is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ford asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Day knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Day is looking to reverse the position.
Ford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Day!
Day squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Day regains half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Day looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Ford is pressing down on Day's thigh, looking to free his foot. Day is holding on for now.
Martyn Ford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day wants to control but Ford is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford wants to take a breather but Day is having none of it.
Ford is pressing down on Day's thigh, looking to free his foot. Day is holding on for now.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working.
Day is looking to escape.
Ford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Day has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ford is on him like a limpet, forcing Day back against the cage.#TD#
Ford pulls Day into guard. #SUB#
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Day gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Day decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ford, up you get! #T4#
Ford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Day releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Day lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ford backs up against the cage.
Ford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Day to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Ford on that attempt.
Day throws out a counter right but Ford avoids it with no problem.
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Ford goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ford shoots and misses
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Ford.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Day sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ford somewhat.
Ford shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
Day is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a series of punches but Ford avoids them all with ease.
Ford walks into a stiff left hand from Day.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ford.
Martyn Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day leaves Ford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Ford on that attempt.
Day lands a two punch combo.
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day misses with the combination. #T2#
A good leg kick by Day.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ford or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
Day now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Day throws a solid leg kick but Ford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ford looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Day avoids it really well and circles away.
Day is looking for the big counter here.
Ford with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Day stuffs the takedown.
Day now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Ford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Day sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ford scores with a takedown into Day's guard.
Day is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ford wants to control but Day is keeping busy.
Ford wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well. #SU2#
Day stands up and beckons Ford to join him on the feet.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ford ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
Ford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Ford dives in and grabs Day's left leg, looking for a takedown. Day pushes down on Ford's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Day defends it nicely.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Day scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ford has his takedown stuffed
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ford.
Martyn Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jako Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day scores with a jab. Ford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jako Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Day 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
A relieved looking Jako Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 5 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Conti.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Conti.#TD2#
Conti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ford is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Ford is staying active underneath Conti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Conti.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
Ford is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Conti slips a nice elbow through Ford's hands, connecting with Ford's forehead.
Conti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ford tries to roll over but Conti keeps him under control.
Conti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Conti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ford taking some punishment here, with Conti in his half guard.
Conti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Conti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ford tries to roll over but Conti keeps him under control.
Ford taking some punishment here, with Conti in his half guard.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Conti winds up and cracks Ford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Conti lands with a punch from half guard.
Ford won't allow Conti to pass to mount.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Conti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ford trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Conti manages to pass to mount!
Ford tries to reverse the position but Conti maintains control.
Conti lands a heavy elbow.
Ford is trying to escape the mount.
Ford slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford is pressing down on Conti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Conti controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Ford pushes a forearm under Conti's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Conti is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martyn Ford!

Event: Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Ford darts in looking for a takedown but The Terror Of The Island gets double underhooks and turns Ford into the cage.
The Terror Of The Island doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but The Terror Of The Island manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Terror Of The Island looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Ford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Terror Of The Island looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Terror Of The Island is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard.
Ford is looking to advance position but The Terror Of The Island won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is working hard here to advance position.
The Terror Of The Island is staying active underneath Ford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Terror Of The Island is trying to get back to full guard.
Ford is looking to advance position but The Terror Of The Island won't allow it. #T1#
Ford is trying to control the action in half guard but The Terror Of The Island is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Terror Of The Island is doing well to control the position and prevent Ford from advancing to side control.
Ford tries to pass to full mount but The Terror Of The Island defends it.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ford is working for a kimura but The Terror Of The Island is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Ford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Terror Of The Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ford. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ford wants to free his trapped foot but The Terror Of The Island is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Terror Of The Island wants to control but Ford is keeping busy. #SUB#
Ford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and defends easily.
Ford wants to pass to mount but The Terror Of The Island is defending the position.
Ford wants to take a breather but The Terror Of The Island is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##SUB#
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
Ford uses his free foot to push down on The Terror Of The Island's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Terror Of The Island can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ford fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Ford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The Terror Of The Island sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Ford is looking to advance position but The Terror Of The Island won't allow it.
The Terror Of The Island gets full guard.
Ford forces his way into half guard.
Ford is thwarting The Terror Of The Island's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and defends easily.
Ford is looking to advance position but The Terror Of The Island won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martyn Ford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a left to the body.
The Terror Of The Island looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Terror Of The Island defends well and Ford ends up having to push The Terror Of The Island into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford shoots in and drives through. The Terror Of The Island sprawls well.
The Terror Of The Island is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ford with a body shot.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab. Ford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
The Terror Of The Island let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford tries for a takedown but The Terror Of The Island circles away easily
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##KD2#
The Terror Of The Island feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ford sprawling to the canvas! Ford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Terror Of The Island finish him?!
The Terror Of The Island dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws a monster overhand right that drops Ford! The Terror Of The Island follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!

Event: PFN 9 - Chosen One
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Ford on that attempt.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ford shoots and misses
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Ford gets a takedown into half guard.
Ford trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day pushes Ford off looking to stand but Ford dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Day is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Day is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1##SUB#
Ford has an Americana. Day didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ford is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ford hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Martyn Ford!

Event: Pulse 88 - Tszyu vs Kruglov II
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Ford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Ford gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Escobar is leaning against Ford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar stalling. #BC2#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford 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.
Escobar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ford eats them both and turns towards Escobar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Ford jumps guard but Escobar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford is trying to pull guard but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ford avoids it.#T1#
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ford avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Ford jumps guard but Escobar stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ford managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar. #TD2#
Escobar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ford has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Ford is defending well. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Ford is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ford wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar 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.
Escobar prevents Ford from improving his position.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Escobar prevents Ford from improving his position.#SUB#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Ford wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobar is stalling here. Ford is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Escobar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ford has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Escobar is trying to improve his position.
Ford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Escobar!
Escobar wants to hold on but Ford pushes him away.
Ford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobar is looking to escape.
Escobar is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ford wants to take his opponent's back but Escobar doesn't allow it.
Ford tries to control but Escobar wriggling away.
Escobar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ford keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Escobar gets a clinch. #TD2#
Escobar has clasped his hands together around Ford's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ford is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ford, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Ford is defending well.
Ford tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Escobar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ford is avoiding damage well.
Ford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ford, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Escobar wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ford, who protects the arm well.
Ford tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Escobar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Escobar but great work by Ford.#SUB#
Ford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Francisco Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escobar, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Escobar is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar is trying to improve his position.
Escobar stops Ford from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Escobar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar prevents Ford from improving position.
Escobar regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Escobar 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ford shoots in and drives through. Escobar sprawls well.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Ford is fighting off a takedown attempt but Escobar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ford to the mat. Ford regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ford is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar won't allow Ford to sweep him here.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobar to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Escobar is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well.
Escobar is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.
Ford is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ford is in trouble now - Escobar has advanced to mount!
Ford tries to reverse the position but Escobar maintains control.
Ford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ford wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Escobar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ford frees his head nicely. Oh but Escobar has switched to an armbar! Ford is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Francisco Escobar!

Event: Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Ford tries for a takedown but Yuesheng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yuesheng enables Ford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yuesheng manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ford won't allow Yuesheng to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuesheng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuesheng has Ford pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to pass the guard but Yuesheng is keeping the position.#T1#
Ford pushing down on Yuesheng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yuesheng defends it well.
Yuesheng is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but Yuesheng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Ford is pressing down on Yuesheng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yuesheng is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but Yuesheng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ford is working for a submission of some sort.
Yuesheng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Ford advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ford is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Ford seems to be looking for submissions.
Ford wants to take a breather but Yuesheng is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yuesheng is defending against the submission attempts here by Ford.
Ford passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Yuesheng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yuesheng regains half guard.
Ford moves into full mount! Yuesheng won't be happy about that!
Yuesheng tries to lock up and control but Ford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yuesheng tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Ford is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yuesheng has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ford takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T4##SUB2#
Ford working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Ford has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yuesheng has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ford tightening his grip on Yuesheng, looking for the choke.
Yuesheng tries to roll but Ford sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yuesheng defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuesheng wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martyn Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ford goes for a double leg but Yuesheng avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuesheng continues to drive forward.
We've been told by Yuesheng's head coaches at The Bear's Den ($300) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yuesheng counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuesheng misses the jab.
Ford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Du Yuesheng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
Yuesheng stuffs the takedown attempt from Ford. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuesheng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Yuesheng instigates a clinch.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuesheng lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Yuesheng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yuesheng lands with a right to the head.
Yuesheng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ford or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yuesheng.
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!
Yuesheng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Yuesheng lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Yuesheng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuesheng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuesheng.
Yuesheng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yuesheng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yuesheng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuesheng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuesheng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yuesheng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford trying to control the position but instead, Yuesheng has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ford into the cage.
Yuesheng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuesheng lands a right hand.
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!
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yuesheng just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yuesheng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Ford is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuesheng.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuesheng finish him?
Yuesheng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
Du Yuesheng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuesheng.
Nice body punch from Yuesheng - that landed with a thud.
Yuesheng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Good body shot from Yuesheng.
Yuesheng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuesheng lands a left hand.
Yuesheng works on Ford's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuesheng lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Yuesheng.
Yuesheng scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Yuesheng lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ford to his knees! Yuesheng keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Du Yuesheng!
Post fight, Du Yuesheng stared into the camera and said 'GUYS this is my last fight i am done thank you to all of you much love '.

Event: PFN - 3 - Shockwave
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Kanagawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ford moves away from the strike by Kanagawa. #TD2#
Ford feints and as Kanagawa raises his hands in defense, Ford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ford passes Kanagawa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ford seems to be looking for submissions.
Kanagawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanagawa tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kanagawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanagawa tries to reverse the position but Ford maintains control.
Ford wants to take Kanagawa's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Ford looking for a guillotine from mount but Kanagawa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ford quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ford but it's paid off an Kanagawa is forced to tap! Nice work by Ford.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martyn Ford!

Event: PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Lupus leaves Ford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lupus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ford quickly recovers to half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Ford is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lupus is tapping! Great win for Ford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martyn Ford!

Event: Revolution XC 20
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Godding closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Godding fails to land.
Godding lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Godding lands with a left to the head.
Ford tries to pull guard but Godding won't allow it.
Ford 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 is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Godding to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godding lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford jumps guard but Godding turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ford trying to stall but Godding improves his position.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Godding turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Godding scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Godding lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godding pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook 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 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Godding walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Godding rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford moves away from the strike by Godding.
Chris Godding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Godding closes the distance and pushes Ford back into the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Godding.
Ford takes a shot to the head.
Ford tries to pull guard but Godding holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet.
Ford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Godding to keep the fight standing.
Godding scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Godding misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ford gets control of Godding's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Godding wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ford's closed guard. He's half up but Ford has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ford pivots and extends the arm, Godding falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ford! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martyn Ford!

Event: Revolution XC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Smith misses with a looping right.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ford has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ford's guard.#REVR#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ford is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is trying to keep Smith in close. #SUB2#
Smith looking to improve position, pressing down on Ford's thigh with his hand. Ford seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Smith paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Smith's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ford picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martyn Ford!

Event: Highland Games 215
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford with the counter takedown but Driver avoids it easily.
Ford shoots and misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Ford gets a double leg takedown into Driver's guard.#SUB2#
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford stands and throws Driver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Driver's legs.
Driver can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Driver is defending well.
Ford wants to control but Driver is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Driver is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it. #T2##SUB2#
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford tries to move to full mount but Driver actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Driver tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Driver trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Driver trying to control but Ford postures up. #SUB2#
Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driver is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.
Driver trying to control but Ford postures up.
Driver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Driver is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Driver pulls Ford in close to prevent any damage.
Ford is pushing down on Driver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driver is fighting to maintain full guard but Ford has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
Driver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martyn Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Driver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Driver keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass.
Ford pushes down on Driver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Driver trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
Driver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to free his trapped foot but Driver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ford is thwarting Driver's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Ford works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Driver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Driver is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it. #SUB2#
Ford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martyn Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Driver has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ford but great work by Driver.#T3#
Driver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Driver is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
Ford is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ford working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Driver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driver is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford is trying to keep Driver in close.
Driver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martyn 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ford shoots in but Driver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Driver is looking to counter punch.
Driver cracks Ford with a good jab.
Ford fails to land the takedown.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ed Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Driver.#T1#
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Driver avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Driver scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Driver.#CL#
Driver has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford jumps guard but Driver stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Driver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Driver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Driver with a nice cross.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Ford is rocked!#T4#
Driver steps in with a hook that catches Ford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Driver follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ford looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
A very excited looking Ed Driver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Hojackin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hojackin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ford takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Ford tries to sprawl but Hojackin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Hojackin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Hojackin is very close to passing his half guard.
Ford might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hojackin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ford tries to roll over but Hojackin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ford looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hojackin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hojackin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Hojackin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hojackin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ford hang on?
Hojackin scoring with strikes but Ford is staying in there.
BOOM! Hojackin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ford tries to lock up and control but Hojackin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hojackin lands with some strikes.
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hojackin wants to control the pace but Ford is squirming around nicely.
Ford can't escape the position.
Hojackin cracks Ford with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hojackin raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ford looking for subs from the bottom but Hojackin mounts him!
Ford gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Hojackin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hojackin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hojackin landing strikes from the mount and Ford is in trouble!
Ford is working to get back to half guard.
Hojackin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground.
Hojackin tries to control but Ford wriggling away. #T3#
Ford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ford wants to hold on but Hojackin pushes him away.
Ford is trying to escape the mount.
Ford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hojackin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hojackin prevents Ford from getting the reversal.
Hojackin scoring with strikes but Ford is staying in there.
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hojackin working Ford over with strikes here. #T4#
Ford manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ford is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hojackin wants to free his trapped foot but Ford is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hojackin controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin 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.
#R2#
Hojackin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ford feints the counter takedown.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hojackin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford tries for a takedown but Hojackin circles away easily
and Hojackin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hojackin catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hojackin circles away.
Hojackin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford goes for a double leg but Hojackin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hojackin continues to drive forward.
David Hojackin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Hojackin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but Hojackin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Hojackin.
Hojackin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hojackin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David Hojackin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hojackin pinned against the cage. Hojackin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Hojackin.
Ford feints the counter takedown.
Ford dives in and grabs Hojackin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hojackin pushes down on Ford's head and hops out.
Hojackin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hojackin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ford decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hojackin's guard.#SUB2#
Ford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hojackin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ford, into his guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hojackin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ford is trying to hold Hojackin in close to prevent damage but Hojackin has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Hojackin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hojackin working Ford over with strikes.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
Ford wants to control but Hojackin is keeping busy.
Hojackin winds up and cracks Ford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hojackin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Hojackin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hojackin pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ford is not content to let Hojackin control the position.#SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Hojackin trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hojackin lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hojackin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Hojackin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hojackin sprawls well. Hojackin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Hojackin is looking to land body kicks.
Ford closes the distance and clinches up with Hojackin, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes Hojackin against the cage but Hojackin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hojackin is fending him off so far but Ford persists. Nope, Hojackin circles away and we're back to standing.
David Hojackin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
Good exchange - Hojackin coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Hojackin.
Ford shoots in for a takedown but Hojackin shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looks like Hojackin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
David Hojackin is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Ford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hojackin was covering up waiting for the punch and Ford finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ford drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ford as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hojackin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ford! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Martyn Ford!

Event: Highland Games 203
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Bum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ford takes one on the button.#TD2#
Ford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bum is trying to defend but Ford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily.
Bum tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
Bum's coaches at Canadian Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Bum looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well. #SUB#
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Ford goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bum is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bum defends it easily.
Bum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Bum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bum advances to full mount.
Bum prevents Ford from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Bum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ford is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ford and Bum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Bum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ford struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bum is trying to get an arm triangle but Ford is defending well. #SUB#
Bum tries for a kimura but Ford is defending well.
Ford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ford is looking to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Bum is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well.
Ford wants to improve his position but Bum is controlling well. #SUB#
Bum is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bum to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bum pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beach Bum dominated that round.
That's time! Bum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Ford feints the counter takedown.
Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford tries to move into range but Bum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bum looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
Bum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Ford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum struggling a bit here.
Martyn Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bum tries to buck Ford off but Ford is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Ford has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bum tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ford wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Bum looking for a sweep. Not yet Bum, not yet.
Ford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bum is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bum 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. #SUB#
Bum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Bum is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ford wants to work for an arm triangle but Bum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ford in particular looking to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bum actively working from the bottom here.
Ford is thwarting Bum's attempts to control the position.
Ford moves into full mount! Bum won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Ford is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bum is surviving well by controlling Ford's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Ford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bum is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Beach Bum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Ford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
Ford wants to control but Bum is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bum wants to control but Ford is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Bum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ford. #SUB#
Bum actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bum looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bum sees it coming and defends easily.
Bum is looking for a sweep. Ford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bum trying to control but Ford postures up. #SUB2#
Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bum is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well.
Bum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well.
Bum wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well. #SUB2#
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bum manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bum keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass. #SUB#
Bum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bum tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bum looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ford has picked Bum up and slammed him! Bum can't keep hold of the triangle and Ford manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ford is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bum to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Martyn Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beach Bum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Bum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ford defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martyn Ford.
I think Bum 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Efficient scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown. Efficient tries to sprawl out of it but Ford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Efficient manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Efficient lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Efficient as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Efficient clinches.
Ford tries to pull guard but Efficient forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Efficient turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ford jumps guard but Efficient turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ford jumps guard but Efficient turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Efficient lands an elbow inside that Ford shrugs off.
Efficient lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Ford in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Efficient.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Efficient.
Efficient throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Ford tries to pull guard but Efficient forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Efficient gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Efficient.
Efficient lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Martyn Ford has been cut.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Ford 's eye.
Efficient gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Ford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinched against the cage, Efficient lands a big elbow that drops Ford! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Ford is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polite Efficient!
Polite Efficient decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##TD#
Ford dives in and scores a takedown into Uno's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford wants to control from the top but Uno keeps moving.
Ford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ford 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.#SUB#
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ford is tightening it up a little... Uno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Uno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Uno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Martyn Ford!

Event: Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Ford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
Sidious is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford walks into a left hand.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sidious throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidious has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ford is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidious circles away.
It seemed like Sidious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sidious lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased. #T1#
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but Sidious manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ford moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Ford ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Sidious had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Sidious lands with a cross.
Sidious throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ford crashing down! Ford tries to stagger back to his feet but Sidious just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ford asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
An out of breath Darth Sidious thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HI 69 - This is OUR Turf
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Khaliq Khalid slaps away a takedown attempt from Ford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Khaliq Khalid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ford fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Ford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Ford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khaliq Khalid is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khaliq Khalid has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ford has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Khaliq Khalid doesn't defend quickly enough and Ford has managed to lock this one up! Can Khaliq Khalid escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ford on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martyn Ford!

Event: HI 64- Resurrection
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Driver. That snapped Ford's head back.
Driver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Driver misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Driver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Driver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ford or not.
Ford 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.
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Driver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Driver digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Driver slowing the pace effectively.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fords head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver controlling the action here for a moment.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Ford tries to pull guard but Driver won't allow it.
Driver digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Ford tries to pull guard but Driver won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Driver lands a right hand.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford jumps guard but Driver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ford fails to pull guard.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Driver scores with a shoulder strike.
Driver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Driver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Driver pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford looking to throw knees to the head but Driver is blocking nicely.
Ford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Driver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ford jumps guard but Driver stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
Driver pushes Ford against the cage. Driver is working some dirty boxing. Driver pushes off with a quick right hook! Ford goes down! Ford tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Driver moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ed Driver made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HI: WedFight XI
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Metso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ford 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.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Metso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Metso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metso drops an elbow to the side of Ford's head. #T1#
Metso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ford trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Metso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Metso is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Metso thows a huge punch but Ford dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Metso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metso has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metso trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ford with the active half guard here but Metso passes nicely into side control.
Metso landing strikes.
Metso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ford's legs.
Ford struggling a bit here.
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Metso trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Ford is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ford is working hard here to advance position.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford wants to control but Metso postures up.
Metso advances nicely into full mount.
Metso controlling his opponent.
Metso with the ground and pound from mount.
Ford regains half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple.
Metso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Metso slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Metso pulls his head out easily.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ford!
Ford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Metso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Metso gets a double leg takedown into Ford's guard.#SUB#
Metso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ukko Metso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ford has his foot on Metso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metso works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ford prevents Metso from moving into mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ford is not content to let Metso control the position.
Ford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Metso connects with a decent elbow.
Ford tries to bench press Metso off him but Metso keeps the position.
Metso moves into full mount!
Ford working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Metso lands a couple of good shots and Ford has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Metso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Metso controlling well, preventing Ford from escaping the position.
Ford trying to control the position but Metso manages to sink in the hooks.
Metso lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ford.
A lull in the action here.
Metso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metso is not going to allow Ford to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Metso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ford trying to control the action but Metso just sinks the hooks in.
Metso lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ford hold on?!
Metso is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Metso gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Metso gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Metso apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Metso scores with a takedown into Ford's guard.
Metso wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Metso 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 Ford.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Ford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ford is not content to let Metso control the position. #SUB2#
Metso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Metso trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Metso gets a takedown into half guard.
Ford moves into full guard. #SUB#
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Metso. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Metso landing with the ground and pound.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ford looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metso has picked Ford up and slammed him! Ford can't keep hold of the triangle and Metso manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Ford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Metso is chipping away with strikes.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ford is letting Metso control him for a moment.
Metso working the ground and pound.
Metso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Metso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ford struggling a bit here.
Ford taking a bit of punishment here - Metso scoring with strikes.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Metso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford moves into full guard.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metso landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metso wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Metso connects with a couple of short punches.
Metso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.#T3#
Metso wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #SUB#
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ford's guard.
Ford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metso's back!
Metso breaks Ford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Metso slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Ford keeping moving, preventing Metso from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metso is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Metso is working Ford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Metso trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metso trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Metso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ford on his heels. He'll look to pass Ford's guard now, I'm sure.
Metso stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Metso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Metso cracks Ford with a solid left hand.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Metso passes into side control.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Metso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metso working away.#T1#
Ford is looking for a sweep.
Ford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
Ford trying to hold on to Metso's head to control him but Metso postures up.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Ford is staying active underneath Metso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Metso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Metso wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Metso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford tries to roll over but Metso keeps him under control.
Metso trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away.
Metso prevents Ford from improving his position.
Metso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Metso trying to control from half guard but Ford is working away. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martyn Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metso wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Metso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ford wants to control but Metso is keeping busy.
Metso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metso connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple. #SUB#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metso working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Ford trying to control but Metso postures up.
Ground and pound from Metso.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Metso sits in half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Metso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Metso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Metso working Ford over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ford fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Metso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ford tries to bench press Metso off him but Metso keeps the position.
Metso working the body and head with strikes.
Ford taking a bit of punishment here - Metso scoring with strikes.
Metso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ford being controlled for a moment.
Metso tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso cracks Ford with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Metso trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Metso in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ford is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Metso scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Metso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Ford is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Metso is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Metso.
Ford is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Metso landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ford taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Ford takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Metso's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
An out of breath Ukko Metso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ISLAND FC 21
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Judah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Judah throws a shot to the body.
Ford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Judah pinned against the cage. Judah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ford.
A left and a right from Judah both land. Nice combination.
Judah takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but Judah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Judah lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ford avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Judah's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah lands with a right hand.
Judah swinging wildly here.
Judah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Judah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Judah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Ford tries to move into range but Judah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Judah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Ford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Judah.
Judah misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Judah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ford.
Judah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Ford has a takedown stuffed.
Uzziah Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Judah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Judah scores with a punch to the head.
Judah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Judah - just one landing. #T3##TD#
Ford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Judah's guard.
Judah keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass.
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Judah.
Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ford trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Ford prevents Judah from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Judah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uzziah Judah 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.
#R2#
Judah lands a slapping body shot.
Ford fails with the takedown
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Judah finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head.
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford shoots in for a double leg but Judah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Judah.
Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Judah as he jumps to the side.
Judah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Judah digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Judah misses with the combination.
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ford tries to counter with a takedown but Judah is quick to defend against it.
Judah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uzziah Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Ford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Judah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ford rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Judah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford shoots in for a takedown but Judah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Judah scores with a shot to the body.
Judah works Ford's body with a nice hook.
Judah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Judah connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Judah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Judah thuds a left hand into Ford's body.
Ford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Judah defends well and Ford ends up having to push Judah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martyn Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Judah.
A decent looking cross lands there for Judah.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Judah moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ford! Judah continues to tee off on Ford, landing with a left and a right! Judah connects with a right hand that leaves Ford sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Judah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uzziah Judah!
Uzziah Judah is the new light heavyweight champion!
Uzziah Judah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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