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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caghan White (ranked 24847 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Alijah Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 304 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Plevne Marşı. Alijah Ford will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caghan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alijah Ford!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Caghan White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ford is trying to stand.
White is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.
Ford is trying to stand up here but White is controlling him well.
White stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from White.
Ford with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there.
Ford is trying to escape back to his feet but White uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
White wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Ford wants to control but White postures up.
White decides to stand back up.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford with a nice cross.
Ford thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Ford misses with a head kick.
White gets a double leg takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and White manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is controlling the pace.
White stands up out of the half guard.
Ford throws a nice head kick!
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ford sprawls well. Ford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ford cracks White with a nice body shot.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caghan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ford is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Ford circles away and we're back to standing.
White is breathing heavily.
Ford thuds a left hand into White's body.
Ford rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Ford lands but White takes it in his stride.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ford lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alijah Ford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ford has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford scores with a hook to the body.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Caghan White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Ford as White shoots in.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good leg kick by Ford.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caghan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Alijah Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford moves into range and clinches up with White.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Ford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ford is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
Ford is working White over against the cage.
Ford gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford lands a head shot.
Ford shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Ford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
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 lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ford landing strikes.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Ford working the ground and pound.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
Ford working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ford working the body and head with strikes.
Caghan White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Ford keeps moving and retains side control.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
White 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 lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear White down.
Ford looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ford lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Ford cracks White with a big right hand but White just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ford connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear White down.
Ford working the head with strikes.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ford working away.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Ford keeps moving and retains side control.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
White is trying to get back to half guard.
Ford is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ford looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alijah Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ford - that will leave a mark!
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Ford wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ford manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. White keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from White.
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford lands a two punch combo.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford with a nice calf kick.
Ford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
White gets the takedown into side control.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ford looks like he's trying to stand up.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White stands up from half guard.
White decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
White wants to stand but Ford has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
White is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but White is on him like a limpet, forcing Ford back against the cage.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ford lands an elbow inside.
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford scores with a head kick.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and White ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ford distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alijah Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White wants to stand but Ford is controlling the position.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alijah Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alijah Ford!
Caghan White was interviewed post fight and said 'HİLE'.
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energy
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hype
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