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Event:
Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Mirage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirage counters with a nice body shot.
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Mirage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Mirage.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Ford avoids a kick to the body.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
Ford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirage scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Mirage gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Mirage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Mirage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ford.#T1#
Mirage lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Ford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirage tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Mirage back against the cage.
Mirage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Mirage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Ford prevents a body shot from Mirage.
Come on Mirage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mirage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ford misses with some punches.
Mirage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mirage lands with a light punch inside.
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mirage.
Mirage lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage cracks Ford with a nice body shot.#T2#
Mirage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mirage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mirage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirage.
Mirage works on Ford's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mirage.
Mirage lands a right hand.
Mirage lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirage lands a shoulder strike.
Mirage lands with a left to the head.
Mirage lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Mirage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirage lands a shot to the body.
Mirage unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ford! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mirage is unloading with more strikes now! Ford drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonzo Mirage!
During a confident post fight interview, Alphonzo Mirage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 55 Wesley v Goose
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Petrovs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
and Petrovs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrovs slips a jab from Ford.
Petrovs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Petrovs misses with a right hand
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrovs misses with a hook
and Ford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
enabling Petrovs to counter with a crisp jab.
Gnarls Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Petrovs counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford slips under a jab from Petrovs.
Ford lands with a straight right. Petrovs didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrovs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ford throws a hook but Petrovs blocks it.#T1#
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrovs in his tracks.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrovs.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Ford tries to move into range but Petrovs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrovs.#CL#
Ford moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
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!
Petrovs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrovs backwards.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrovs throws a head punch that misses.
Ford misses with some punches.
Petrovs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrovs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrovs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrovs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrovs lands with a right to the head.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Petrovs avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Petrovs with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gnarls Ford has been cut.
Petrovs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrovs lands a right hand. #T3#
Petrovs misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrovs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Petrovs.
Petrovs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovs.
Petrovs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Petrovs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrovs backwards.
A short uppercut from Petrovs.
Petrovs misses with the head strike.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Petrovs controls the action.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ford avoids it.
Petrovs lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Petrovs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Ford managing to block the knees to the body from Petrovs.
Petrovs blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petrovs.
Petrovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petrovs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrovs blocking some punches.
Ford misses with some punches.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrovs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Petrovs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrovs working aggressively here.
Petrovs lands an uppercut.
Ford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrovs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrovs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaspars Petrovs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gnarls Ford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ford slips under a jab from Petrovs.
Petrovs misses with a few strikes there.
Ford throwing a counter right hand but Petrovs manages to avoid it.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrovs counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Ford clinches with his opponent.
Petrovs blocking some punches.
Petrovs blocks an uppercut.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrovs.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Petrovs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrovs backwards.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrovs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrovs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Petrovs lands a good knee to the midsection. Ford won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Petrovs misses with the head strike.
Petrovs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrovs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrovs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petrovs pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrovs misses with some punches.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford lands with a right to the head.
Ford digs a right hand underneath Petrovs's ribcage. Petrovs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrovs is trying to stall.
Petrovs lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Petrovs misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrovs working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrovs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford lands a right hand.
Petrovs misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovs.
A short right from Petrovs on the inside.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovs.
A short uppercut from Ford.
Petrovs is trying to maintain a safe position but Ford gets an underhook and turns Petrovs into the cage.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrovs throws a head punch that misses.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrovs stalling against the cage.
Petrovs trying to stall but Ford improves his position.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrovs prevents a body shot from Ford. #T3#
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovs.
Petrovs working aggressively here.
Petrovs avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
Petrovs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Petrovs avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Petrovs.
Petrovs scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
A short left from Ford.
Ford lands a shoulder strike.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but Ford blocks with his arms.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrovs blocking some punches.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovs.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrovs. #T4#
Petrovs blocks an uppercut.
Ford avoiding damage as Petrovs throws knees to the body.
Ford scores with a hook to the body.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrovs crunches a lovely knee into Ford's ribcage.
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Petrovs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovs.
Ford working aggressively here.
Petrovs tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrovs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Petrovs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
Kaspars Petrovs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Petrovs scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaspars Petrovs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gnarls Ford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrovs avoids the body shot from Ford.
Petrovs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gnarls Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrovs swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a left to the body.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Petrovs throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ford lands a nice hook to Petrovs's body. Petrovs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ford misses with a right hand
and Petrovs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrovs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrovs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ford slips a straight right by Petrovs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a hook but Petrovs avoids it easily.
Petrovs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrovs misses with a hook to the body
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford works the jab nicely.#T1#
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Petrovs.
Petrovs ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Nice shot by Petrovs.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Petrovs misses with a looping left.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Petrovs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrovs throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Petrovs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Petrovs points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ford wakes up just in time to hear Petrovs thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaspars Petrovs!
An out of breath Kaspars Petrovs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 51 Silva v Perry 2
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ford tries to keep at a distance but MacIntyre has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacIntyre.
Ford misses with some punches.
MacIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford tries to work over MacIntyre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford pushes MacIntyre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacIntyre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacIntyre misses with a punch to the body.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of MacIntyre backwards.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but MacIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as MacIntyre controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacIntyre or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
MacIntyre is breathing heavily.
Ford misses with some punches.
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacIntyre working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from MacIntyre.
#T1#
MacIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
MacIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford presses MacIntyre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford lands a body shot.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacIntyre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford lands a shoulder strike.
MacIntyre misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacIntyre.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacIntyre misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacIntyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
MacIntyre stalls.
MacIntyre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ford lands a right hand. #T2#
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford lands a left hand.
MacIntyre blocking some punches.
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford works on MacIntyre's body with a couple of short punches.
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
A head punch on the inside from MacIntyre fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by MacIntyre.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford tries a body shot but MacIntyre blocks it.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but MacIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacIntyre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
MacIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacIntyre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
MacIntyre blocking some punches.
Ford cracks MacIntyre with a nice body shot.
MacIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but MacIntyre avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford pushes MacIntyre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacIntyre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacIntyre working aggressively here.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by MacIntyre.
MacIntyre struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
MacIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ford.
Ford is working MacIntyre over against the cage.
Ford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford digs a right hand underneath MacIntyre's ribcage. MacIntyre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ford lands a right hand.
MacIntyre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacIntyre.
A hook to the body from Ford.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford gets through MacIntyre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford pushes MacIntyre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
MacIntyre is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
Oh MacIntyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
MacIntyre seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford digs a right hand underneath MacIntyre's ribcage. MacIntyre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacIntyre blocks a body shot from Ford.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacIntyre backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
Ford dips a shoulder and cracks MacIntyre with a mighty uppercut! MacIntyre falls back against the cage and Ford unloads with a barrage of strikes! MacIntyre is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ford screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gnarls Ford!
Gnarls Ford thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladiators 45 Strauss v Kolov
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chipperson.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.
Ford scores with a body shot.
A big left from Ford misses.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipperson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Chipperson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chipperson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Chipperson avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chipperson has time to react.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Gnarls Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Chipperson slips the punch.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford throws a hook but Chipperson avoids it easily.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Chipperson slips under a jab.
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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chipperson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Chipperson's shoulder, as Chipperson tries to avoid the shot.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.#T3#
Ford throws the left hand but Chipperson avoids the punch easily.
Gnarls Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Chipperson.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson blocks a jab.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chipperson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chipperson scrambles back to his feet.
Ford jabs Chipperson right on the nose. Chipperson blinks but takes it well.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chipperson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Chipperson counters with a single leg into guard. Ford didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chipperson stops Ford from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipperson is pushing down on Ford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ford is fighting to maintain full guard but Chipperson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chipperson is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Chipperson is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Chipperson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ford wants to control but Chipperson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ford is not content to let Chipperson control the position.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Chipperson is controlling him well. #SUB#
Chipperson seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gnarls Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford stuns Chipperson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.#T1#
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Chipperson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chipperson advances to half guard.
Chipperson stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
Chipperson stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Chipperson is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Chipperson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Chipperson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ford is defending against the submission attempts here by Chipperson.
Chipperson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Ford trying to control but Chipperson postures up.
#SUB#
Chipperson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford is looking to control Chipperson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chipperson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chipperson is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chipperson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Chipperson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well. #ES2#
Ford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chipperson is on him like a limpet, forcing Ford back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford tries a body shot but Chipperson blocks it.
I was talking to Chipperson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Chipperson manages to pull guard.
Ford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chipperson wants to sweep here but Ford controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Ford wants to stand but Chipperson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ford postures up in Chipperson's guard and throws a big left but Chipperson blocks it.
Ford wants to control from the top but Chipperson keeps moving.
Chipperson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chipperson seems keen to control Ford's posture.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Chipperson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chipperson is pulling down on Ford's head. It's preventing any offense from Ford, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ford swings for the body but Chipperson moves out of range.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gnarls Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chipperson at a distance.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Chipperson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chipperson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford throws a series of strikes that have Chipperson backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gnarls Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chipperson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chipperson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chipperson ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford throws a hook but Chipperson avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chipperson misses its target.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Chipperson staying out of range there.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chipperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Chipperson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford misses the jab.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Chipperson moved out of range.
Lyle Chipperson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gnarls Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ford throws a hook to the side of Chipperson's head but Chipperson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chipperson. Chipperson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Ford finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Chipperson staying out of range there.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chipperson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ford sprawls and moves away.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Chipperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Chipperson moved out of range nicely.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chipperson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Ford throws a series of punches but Chipperson avoids them all with ease.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ford. That snapped Chipperson's head back.
Nice defenses there by Chipperson.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gnarls Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gnarls Ford!
A victorious Gnarls Ford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Lyle Chipperson spoke after the fight, saying 'This greased-up steroid-monster won just because my pre-fight blueberry smoothie was laced! And the judges and the referee were bought! And it was an early stoppage! And even the goddamn mat was too slippery!'.
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Event:
Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Werdum ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Werdum in his tracks. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Werdum.
Werdum moves into full mount!
Ford trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Werdum on the ground.
Ford tries to reverse the position but Werdum maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum tries to control but Ford wriggling away.
Werdum unloads with some shots from mount but Ford bucks and avoids them well.
Ford's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ford is squirming around, avoiding Werdum's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Werdum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ford is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ford avoids a series of strikes thrown by Werdum.
Ford tries to reverse the position but Werdum maintains control.
Ford is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Werdum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ford wants to control but Werdum is having none of it.#T2#
Ford is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Werdum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ford is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ford tries to lock up and control but Werdum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Werdum there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Werdum content just to control the position here.
Ford squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Ford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Werdum trying to control but Ford is having none of it.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Werdum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ford wants to stand back up but Werdum manages to pass into side control.
Ford prevents Werdum from improving position.
Ford tries to bench press Werdum off him but Werdum keeps the position.
Ford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ford tries to get out of the position.#T4##SU2#
Werdum stands up.
Werdum slips a jab from Ford.
Werdum with a poor takedown
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Werdum off the cage and back into range.
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford jabs at Werdum's body.
Gnarls Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford connects with a body shot that sends Werdum's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
Werdum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Werdum looks winded!
Ford cracks Werdum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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 Gnarls Ford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD#
Ford drops Werdum with a beautiful combination! Werdum stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ford is looking for the KO!
Ford is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Werdum like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Werdum from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gnarls Ford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ford as Fire shoots in.#CL#
Fire clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford tries a body shot but Fire blocks it.
#BC#
Fire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ford scores with a body shot.
Fire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford jabs Fire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fire tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, jab by Ford - just one landing.
Ford lands with a hook. Fire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Fire is rocked!#T1#
Fire drops his hands momentarily. Ford doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Fire staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Fire doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gnarls Ford!
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