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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Crowe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 cm
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
20
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Crowe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Ford! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ford moves into the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Crowe manages to break the clinch.
Crowe slips under a jab. Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford misses with a body punch
and Crowe counters with an outside leg kick.
Crowe lands a head kick. Ford smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Ford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Crowe is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crowe is not content to let Ford control the position. Ford controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Crowe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ford taking a breather here. Ford throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Crowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground. Ford scores with punches from side control. Ford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crowe to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowe keeps working. Ford tries to advance to mount but can't. Ford staying calm. Crowe struggling a bit here. Ford in side control, just content to control the action for now. Ford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crowe's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ford cracks Crowe with a big right hand but Crowe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ford wants to control but Crowe is keeping him busy. Crowe is looking to regain half guard here but Ford keeps moving and retains side control. Ford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Crowe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crowe wants to control but Ford postures up. The referee asks Ford politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ford prefers to stall for the moment though. Crowe is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ford controlling the position from side mount. Crowe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crowe tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice body punch from Ford. Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe. Crowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Ford cracks Crowe with a good jab. Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ford tries to clinch but fails miserably and Crowe counters with a leg kick. Ford feints and as Crowe raises his hands in defense, Ford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ford is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ford dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ford scores with a body shot.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses. Ford checks a low kick from Crowe. Crowe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ford misses with a wild body shot. Ford jabs Crowe right on the nose. Crowe blinks but takes it well. Max Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Crowe counters with an outside leg kick.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Crowe circles away.
Ford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ford raining down hammerfists from mount. Ford avoids the attempt from Crowe to control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ford throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crowe wants to hold on but Ford pushes him away. Ford prevents Crowe from getting the reversal. Crowe is working hard here to advance position. Ford scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crowe?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ford controlling from the full mount. Max Ford has got the better of the ground game so far. Ford working the ground and pound effectively.
Crowe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crowe is looking to improve his position but Ford isn't that keen on the idea. Ford avoids the attempt from Crowe to control. Ford is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Crowe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Crowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ford lands a big elbow. Crowe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ford controlling from the full mount. Ford drops a big elbow. That's hurt Crowe! More shots from Ford and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ford!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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