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Event:
BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Ryan digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
Ford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ryan prevents Ford from moving into mount. #SU2#
Ford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ryan to his feet.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Ford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ford is standing up over Ryan. Ryan looks to escape but Ford dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Ryan is pushing Ford's head away, looking to escape. Ford manages to hold on to the position though.
Ryan is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
Ryan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ford asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan prevents Ford from improving position. #T2#
Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ford is staying tight to Ryan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ryan!#SU2#
Ford stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ford fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Ryan.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford blocks a head kick by Ryan.
#CL2#
Ford clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Ford decides to stand and escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ford 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#
Ryan scores with a kick to the body.
Theon Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Ford's defenses. #CL2#
Ford forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Ford.
Ryan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ryan throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1##CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ryan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
Ford dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Ford's head and hops out.
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ford throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ford fails to land the takedown.
Theon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Ryan thuds a left hand into Ford's body.#CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Ryan jumps guard.
Ford postures up.
Ford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ford looking to pass the guard.
Ford showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Ryan is working an open guard so Ford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ford dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan moves out of range as Ford strikes.#CL2#
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
As Ryan backs off Ford throws a huge counter combo but Ryan manages to avoid it all.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ford defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Ford gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ford successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Ryan gets to his feet. Ford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Ford tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Ford with an uppercut!
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ford thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford.#T3#
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Ford.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ford.
Ford working away.
Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Ford decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Ford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ford is in Ryan's guard.
Ryan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Theon Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theon Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Ford!
Henry Ford made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BKFC 15 - Widenose vs Ford
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Widenose instigates a clinch. #BC#
Widenose breaks the clinch.
Ford throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Widenose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Widenose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widenose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Widenose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Widenose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford managing to control the position.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widenose content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Widenose throwing strikes but missing.
Widenose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Widenose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Widenose distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Widenose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ford's head.#T2#
Widenose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Widenose postures up.
Widenose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose is working Ford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Widenose content to stall in guard here.
Widenose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ford's guard.
Widenose prevents Ford from improving his position.
Ford is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ford wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
Ford is not content to let Widenose control the position.#SUB#
Widenose looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ford gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard.
Ford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Widenose controls the pace.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ford leaves Widenose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Widenose's half guard.#SUB#
Widenose actively working from the bottom here.
Widenose is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widenose is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Widenose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Widenose.
Widenose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Ford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Widenose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Widenose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Widenose! #REVR#
Widenose wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Ford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ford stops Widenose from passing to mount. #T2#
Ford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford wants to control but Widenose postures up.
Ford sneaks back into half guard.
Widenose controlling the pace.
Ford wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy.
Widenose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Widenose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Widenose winds up and cracks Ford with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Widenose there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ford trying to control here.
Widenose passes into side control, despite Ford's attempt to control the position.
Widenose lands some shots froms side control.
Widenose connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ford some visible discomfort.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here.
Ford is trying to improve his position.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Widenose staying calm.
Widenose scoring with punches and elbows.
Widenose trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Widenose has hold of Ford's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ford seems comfortable defending it but Widenose has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ford is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ford is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Widenose couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bofur Widenose!
A victorious Bofur Widenose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BKFC - 185 Bracket
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford blocks a jab.
Kolehmainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ford.
Kolehmainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been hearing reports that Ford has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kolehmainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiki Kolehmainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolehmainen.
Ford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kolehmainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kolehmainen throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kolehmainen takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Kolehmainen misses with a straight left.
Kolehmainen jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Kolehmainen connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolehmainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Ford cracks Kolehmainen with a good jab.
Kolehmainen misses with a straight right.
Ford half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kolehmainen dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Kolehmainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolehmainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Kolehmainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kolehmainen scores with a nice strike.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kolehmainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head.
Kolehmainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kolehmainen looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolehmainen can pounce on him.
Kolehmainen jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Kolehmainen counters with a body kick that stops Ford in his tracks momentarily.
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford staying out of range there.
Kolehmainen loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Kolehmainen misses with a right hand
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford moves out of range as Kolehmainen strikes.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolehmainen throws out the jab.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford throws a combination that misses
and Kolehmainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolehmainen connects with a right hand. Ford shakes it off.
Kolehmainen throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ford misses the target.
A big right from Kolehmainen misses.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolehmainen.#T4#
Ford wants to clinch but Kolehmainen slips to the side
and Kolehmainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kolehmainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford throws a big counter combination but Kolehmainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kolehmainen 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 mush.
Ford slips a jab from Kolehmainen.
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen connects with a body shot.
Kolehmainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford tries to clinch
and Kolehmainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kolehmainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolehmainen. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Ford misses its target.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kolehmainen as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiki Kolehmainen 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#
Ford throws a right and a left that Kolehmainen avoids nicely.
Kolehmainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford blocks a head kick by Kolehmainen.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiki Kolehmainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolehmainen scores with a jab. Ford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ford slips under a jab from Kolehmainen.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolehmainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolehmainen defends it nicely.
Kolehmainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Ford steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Ford misses with a wild combination.
Kolehmainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Kolehmainen coming out on top.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Kolehmainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kolehmainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolehmainen lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Kolehmainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kolehmainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford moves away from the strike by Kolehmainen.
Ford throws a quick counter head kick but Kolehmainen was just out of range.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kolehmainen sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Kolehmainen.
Ford walks into a jab.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Kolehmainen counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Kolehmainen pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ford.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolehmainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolehmainen lands with a nice body punch.
Henry Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolehmainen with the inside leg kick.
Kolehmainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Ford is rocked!
Kolehmainen misses with a straight right.
Kolehmainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kolehmainen connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kolehmainen misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kolehmainen misses with a wild body shot.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Ford drives through and clinches with Kolehmainen against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford has had enough of the clinch but Kolehmainen keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Kolehmainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolehmainen misses with a straight left.
Ford throws a right hand that Kolehmainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolehmainen also avoids with ease.
Kolehmainen throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford darts in trying to clinch
and Kolehmainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiki Kolehmainen 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#
Kolehmainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ford. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kolehmainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolehmainen.
Nice cross by Ford.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Kolehmainen is out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ford.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Kolehmainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen is pushing Ford's head away, looking to escape. Ford manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kolehmainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kolehmainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ford haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kolehmainen keeps Ford under control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kolehmainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kolehmainen lands with a good body shot.
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.
Kolehmainen swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolehmainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolehmainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Kolehmainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
Ford misses with a left hand
letting Kolehmainen counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ford tries to move into range but Kolehmainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kolehmainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ford darts in looking for a takedown but Kolehmainen gets double underhooks and turns Ford into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kolehmainen.
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 Kolehmainen walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kolehmainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Kolehmainen lands a big right hand that sends Ford crashing to the mat! Kolehmainen stays standing though and waves Ford back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolehmainen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ford right on the button. Ford goes down! Kolehmainen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kolehmainen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiki Kolehmainen!
Kiki Kolehmainen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BKFC 5 - Thwack vs Ford
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Abak Thwack has been cut.
Thwack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ford! But no joy.
Ford sizes up Thwack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thwack looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Thwack throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thwack throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Thwack throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Thwack staying out of range there.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thwack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Thwack crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Ford!
Henry Ford managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
King of the Jungle
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Simon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
As Ford looks to move away, Simon throws a big counter combo but Ford just gets out of the way.#TD#
Ford gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Ford manages to retain guard.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Simon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Simon throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him. #T1#
Simon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford wants to stand and escape but Simon is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big left from Simon misses.
A left lands for Ford.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford avoids a kick to the body.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Simon pushes him away.#CL#
Simon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
#T3#
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ford looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Simon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Ford with that takedown attempt.
Simon throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ford cracks Simon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Simon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ford to the mat! Ford manages to get full guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Simon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Simon being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ford working for a triangle but Simon defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simon misses with a body kick.
Kamaru Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Simon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ford throws a series of punches but Simon moves out of range.
Simon throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Simon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon throws a big counter combination but Ford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ford finds it's target.
Ford throws a right and a left that Simon avoids nicely.
Simon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ford avoids the head kick by Simon.
#T1#
Simon thows a leg kick but Ford checks it
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Simon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Simon 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.
Ford is looking to escape.#T2#
Ford is looking to control Simon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Simon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
Ford is holding on to half guard well.
Ford is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Ford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simon doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Simon misses with a low kick.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Simon clinches. #TD#
Simon has Ford pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ford tumbling to the mat - Simon dives into Ford's guard.
Ford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ford working a defensive guard here.
Ford is controlling Simon's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon postures up.
#T4#
Ford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simon content to stall in guard here.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ford has his hands on Simon's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Simon throws a sloppy body shot
and Ford counters with a left and a right that stings Simon. #CL#
Simon has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simon.
#BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simon on the side of the head.
Henry Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ford counters with a shoot takedown. Simon fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES#
Simon pushes Ford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Ford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simon slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ford pinned against the cage. Ford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ford throws a counter combo.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Simon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ford works over Simon's head and body with a nice combination.
Simon blocks a head kick by Ford.
As Ford backs away, Simon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ford might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ford.#T3#
Simon throws a head kick that misses
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Simon drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ford follows Simon to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Ford!
Henry Ford gave a mention to Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Kamaru Simon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for you support, I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Junglefights 5
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Demeter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Demeter misses with a straight left.
Ford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ford defending well as Demeter loads up on a big left hand.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Demeter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ford throws a nice looking combination but Demeter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Demeter throws an off balance right hand
and Ford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demeter misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford lands a leg kick that knocks Demeter off balance momentarily.
Patrik Demeter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Demeter is predictable there #CL#
and Ford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Demeter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demeter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Demeter takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford looks to land a combination but Demeter avoids it well.
Ford checks the leg kick.
Demeter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
Demeter misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Demeter throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demeter looks winded!
Demeter throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrik Demeter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Demeter just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ford jumps guard but Demeter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Demeter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Demeter does no damage.
Demeter tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Demeter.
Demeter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ford duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Patrik Demeter has been cut.
Demeter misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Ford counters with a crisp one two that drops Demeter! Ford thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Demeter to his feet! Demeter is in big trouble!#ROC#Demeter is rocked!
Demeter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demeter is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Ford closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Demeter out cold! Demeter corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Ford!
Henry Ford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Junglefights 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kiwi drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford can't get the takedown.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Kiwi can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Ford blocking some punches.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is working for takedown but Kiwi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ford is looking for a takedown.
Bruce Kiwi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Ford misses. #T1##CL#
Kiwi gets a clinch.
Kiwi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiwi lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kiwi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ford stalling.
Kiwi lands with a left to the head.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Ford prevents a body shot from Kiwi.
Kiwi digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiwi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford looking to slow down the pace here.
Ford working hard to break the clinch.
Ford wants to take the fight to the mat but Kiwi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kiwi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Kiwi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiwi misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kiwi.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kiwi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ford, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kiwi rushes Ford and presses him up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Ford successfully pulls guard.
Kiwi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiwi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiwi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiwi 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiwi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ford looking for a guillotine here but Kiwi defends easily.
Kiwi looking to pass the guard.
Kiwi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Ford throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kiwi wanted to stand there but Ford had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kiwi forces Ford back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kiwi's brow.
Kiwi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiwi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Kiwi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiwi.
A short right from Kiwi on the inside.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kiwi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiwi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kiwi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ford, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiwi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Kiwi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford wants to take the fight to the mat but Kiwi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bruce Kiwi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kiwi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ford can't break the clinch.
Ford is trying to break free.
Kiwi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fords head.
Ford is trying to break the clinch but Kiwi is controlling him.
Kiwi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Kiwi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kiwi up against the cage.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiwi.
Ford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiwi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiwi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiwi lands a nice uppercut.
Kiwi letting Ford take a breather here.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Kiwi walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruce Kiwi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford.
Ford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ford misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Kiwi clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Kiwi lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiwi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiwi has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kiwi fails to land.
Kiwi tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiwi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiwi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kiwi drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Ford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiwi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kiwi instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kiwi lands a right hand.
Kiwi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiwi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford is trying to break the clinch but Kiwi has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kiwi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Kiwi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford takes a shot to the head.
Kiwi has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford is looking to control Kiwi's arms but Kiwi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ford has his back to the cage.
Kiwi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ford's efforts to push away.
Ford wants to break free but Kiwi has control.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford is trying to force a seperation but Kiwi has the dominant position.
Kiwi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kiwi has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Ford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiwi lands with a left to the head.
Kiwi keeps control of Ford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kiwi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
Ford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Ford manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kiwi drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiwi. #BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kiwi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi lands with a left to the head.
Kiwi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiwi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiwi is working Ford over against the cage.
Kiwi misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kiwi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Ford pulls guard effortlessly.
Kiwi wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #SU#
Kiwi gets to his feet. Ford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiwi is just out of range.
Kiwi throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Kiwi wants to clinch up but Ford keeps it at a distance.
Kiwi tries to clinch there but Ford circles away.
#CL#
Kiwi closes the distance and pushes Ford back into the cage.
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 Kiwi walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kiwi tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kiwi closes the distance and pushes Ford back into the cage.
Kiwi gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Kiwi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiwi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kiwi pushes Ford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ford wants to stall.
Ford is looking for a takedown.
Bruce Kiwi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiwi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiwi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
Kiwi lands a nice uppercut.
Kiwi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiwi digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Kiwi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Kiwi pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiwi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Kiwi misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Kiwi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiwi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Ford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiwi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Kiwi.
Ford takes a shot to the head.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi lands a body punch.
Kiwi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiwi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiwi working aggressively here.
#T4#
Ford tries to stall but Kiwi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiwi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ford tries to pull guard but Kiwi won't allow it.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kiwi.
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi prevents Ford from breaking the clinch.
Ford tries to pull guard but Kiwi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiwi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Ford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kiwi blocks a body shot from Ford.
Kiwi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Kiwi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiwi lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Kiwi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiwi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kiwi!
After the fight, Bruce Kiwi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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