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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 1056 p4p, 1295 weight class) and Adonis Ford (ranked 121 p4p, 149 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adonis Ford!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
From Statefarm moves into the clinch successfully.
From Statefarm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ford pulls guard effortlessly.
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
From Statefarm wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
From Statefarm is working hard here to advance position.
From Statefarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. From Statefarm defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm advances position into side control!
Ford is not content to let From Statefarm control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but From Statefarm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
From Statefarm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no From Statefarm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
From Statefarm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for From Statefarm but great work by Ford.
From Statefarm tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford avoids the attempt from From Statefarm to control.
From Statefarm is looking to get to half guard.
From Statefarm wants to hold on but Ford pushes him away.
From Statefarm is trying to reverse the position but instead Ford has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
From Statefarm is in bad spot here.
Ford is not going to allow From Statefarm to sit and survive in this position.
Ford has good solid back control here.
From Statefarm is in bad spot here.
From Statefarm trying to control the position but Ford manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ford controlling from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ford is hanging on to From Statefarm's back as he tries to escape.
Ford really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for From Statefarm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
From Statefarm tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Ford 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.
From Statefarm wants to clinch.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
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 From Statefarm walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from From Statefarm. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
From Statefarm moves into the clinch successfully.
Ford drags the fight down to the ground.
Ford is trying to keep From Statefarm in close.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
From Statefarm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
From Statefarm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adonis Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
From Statefarm wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
From Statefarm drops back looking for a leg! Ford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ford manages to kick From Statefarm off! From Statefarm jumps back into Ford's guard.
Ford wants to sweep here but From Statefarm controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
From Statefarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ford moves into the clinch successfully.
Ford pulls From Statefarm into guard.
From Statefarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
From Statefarm looking to sit in guard and control but Ford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
From Statefarm is controlling Ford's posture.
From Statefarm wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ford is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm is trying to control but can't.
From Statefarm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
From Statefarm wants to control the action here but instead Ford manages to pass to full mount!
Ford looking to control and managing it successfully.
From Statefarm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
From Statefarm tries to lock up and control but Ford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm can't escape the position.
From Statefarm gets back to half guard.
From Statefarm is trying to get back to full guard.
From Statefarm looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
From Statefarm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
From Statefarm wants to clinch up but Ford keeps it at a distance.
Jake From Statefarm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ford checks a leg kick.
Ford has From Statefarm up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford fails to pull guard.
Ford gets control of From Statefarm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
From Statefarm wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Ford being controlled here, momentarily.
From Statefarm wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
From Statefarm passes into half guard.
From Statefarm wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from From Statefarm.
Ford is controlling From Statefarm's trapped leg to prevent From Statefarm from advancing to side control.
Ford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. From Statefarm is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
From Statefarm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ford keeping moving, preventing From Statefarm from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but From Statefarm pushes him off.
Ford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as From Statefarm walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
From Statefarm doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford is looking to clinch.
From Statefarm looks to land a body kick but Ford moved away.
Ford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
From Statefarm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with From Statefarm, pushing him back against 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 From Statefarm walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jake From Statefarm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Ford.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch but Ford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as From Statefarm throws out the jab.
From Statefarm has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics From Statefarm uses from the top position.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Ford can't keep his opponent in guard - From Statefarm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Ford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ford keeping full guard, as From Statefarm tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. From Statefarm defends it easily.
From Statefarm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
From Statefarm throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Adonis Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
From Statefarm throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adonis Ford.
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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Ford!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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