PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merrill Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ford
vs
Maxwell

183 cm
23
177 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merrill Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maxwell looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.

Ford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maxwell is trying to maintain the position but Ford is very close to passing his half guard.
Ford is looking to advance position but Maxwell won't allow it.
Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell is trying to control but can't.
Maxwell manages to get to full guard.

Maxwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maxwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ford has managed to get both his arms back between Maxwell's legs - danger averted.
Ford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maxwell on the ground.
Maxwell is trying to keep Ford in close.

Maxwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Maxwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maxwell tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Merrill Ford.

Ford looking to score a takedown here. Maxwell is defending well but Ford drives through and ends up in Maxwell's guard.

Ford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Maxwell has an active guard here but Ford has managed to pass into half guard.
Maxwell wants to control but Ford is keeping busy.
Maxwell is pressing down on Ford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Maxwell looking for a guillotine here but Ford defends easily.

Maxwell has his foot on Ford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ford works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford postures up.

Maxwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ford wants to pass the guard but Maxwell is keeping the position.

Ford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maxwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ford has managed to get both his arms back between Maxwell's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxwell being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Maxwell 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.

Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Maxwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Merrill Ford has been cut.

Maxwell pushes Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell wants to stall.
Maxwell is trying to break free.
Maxwell wants to break free but Ford has control.

Maxwell pulls guard.
Ford throws a big elbow that misses.

Maxwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ford escapes and throws Maxwell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Maxwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ford takes a little break here. Maxwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ford controlling the position easily from mount.
Maxwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ford controlling from mount.
Maxwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Ford has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is still trying to improve position.
Ford avoids the attempt from Maxwell to control.
Maxwell is working to get back to half guard.
Ford avoids the attempt from Maxwell to control.

Ford is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Ford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell tries to buck Ford off but Ford is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford 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.
Maxwell is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Justin Maxwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maxwell is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maxwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ford's back!
Maxwell tries to keep control of the position but Ford is staying busy.

Maxwell tightening his grip on Ford, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell gets his hands free as Ford looks to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ford is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maxwell gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Merrill Ford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maxwell at a distance.
Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Ford's head.
Ford blocks a jab.

Maxwell has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.

Ford wants the takedown. Maxwell is fighting it off but Ford persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maxwell's guard against the cage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Maxwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Maxwell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ford passes into side control.
Ford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford lands an elbow.
Maxwell looks to move to half guard but instead Ford has passed into mount! Damn!
Ford controlling the position easily from mount.
Maxwell is trying to escape the mount.
Maxwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ford controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is just holding on here. Ford manages to take his back.
Maxwell is trying to break free.
Maxwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ford working for the choke.
Ford controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell turns into Ford and is now in his guard.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Ford pulls Maxwell in close to his closed guard and prevents Maxwell from doing any damage or advancing position.

Ford is looking for a triangle but Maxwell pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maxwell tries to stand but Ford is controlling from the bottom.
Maxwell advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Ford is defending well.
Maxwell works his foot free and advances to mount.

Maxwell has control of Ford's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ford regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maxwell avoids the attempt from Ford to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poor strikes thrown by Maxwell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maxwell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maxwell 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Maxwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

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