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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Simon (ranked 5185 p4p, 4129 weight class) and Henry Ford (ranked 620 p4p, 530 weight class). Simon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightmare. Henry Ford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamaru Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Ford!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Simon instigates a clinch.
Simon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon being controlled here momentarily.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon thows a leg kick but Ford checks it
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simon closes the distance and clinches.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon misses with a low kick.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simon clinches.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Simon pushes Ford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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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