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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucentus Darklance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Ford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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Good low kicks
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucentus Darklance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Ford!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darklance throws a lazy body kick
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darklance has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darklance there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darklance staying out of range there.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Darklance's shoulder, as Darklance tries to avoid the shot.
Darklance clinches with his opponent.
Ford pushes Darklance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Darklance pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ford preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford wants to control from the top but Darklance keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darklance's coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Darklance is trying to get back to full guard.
Darklance is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Ford seems content to control.
Ford seems to be looking for submissions.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darklance has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darklance has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Ford there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darklance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ford.
Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ford throwing shots but Darklance is blocking nicely.
Darklance is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darklance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford trying to control but Darklance is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Darklance wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ford is now in half guard.
Darklance is trying to maintain the position but Ford is very close to passing his half guard.
Ford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darklance is looking to improve his position.
Darklance trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
Ford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darklance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ford.
Darklance missing with punches from the bottom.
Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ford prevents Darklance from improving his position.
Ford wants to free his trapped foot but Darklance is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
Ford has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Red Light MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford trying to control from half guard but Darklance is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Darklance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Darklance stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Darklance slips the punch.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Darklance goes for a double leg but Ford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ford continues to drive forward.
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Darklance uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Ford.
Ford gets underhooks to prevent Darklance's takedown attempt.
Ford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ford manages to end up in side control.
A control attempt from Darklance but he's now mounted!
Darklance taking shots to the head.
Darklance is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Darklance manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Darklance is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Darklance is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford cracks Darklance with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ford immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Darklance is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 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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FIGHT
RATING
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