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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Firm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dante Firm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Ford!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Firm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Firm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ford there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Alan Ford has been cut.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Firm moves away from the strike by Ford.
Ford looks to land a combination but Firm avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firm. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Firm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford wants to clinch.
Firm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grindhouse in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm misses with a body shot.
Firm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Firm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ford. Ford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ford.
Firm is looking to wear down Ford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firm takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford moves out of range as Firm strikes.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Firm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Firm misses.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Firm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Firm misses with the combination.
Firm defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Firm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Firm misses with a body shot.
Firm tries to keep at a distance but Ford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford pushes off an throws an elbow but Firm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ford blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Firm's defenses.
It looks like Dante Firm has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Firm swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Firm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford lands a damaging elbow.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Firm backwards.
Firm gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Firm.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Firm.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Firm scores with a shot to the body.
Firm cracks Ford with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Firm.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firm tries to counter by clinching up but Ford breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Firm.
Firm takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Ford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Firm throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firm throws out the jab.
Ford wants to clinch up but Firm keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford slips a straight right by Firm.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ford! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firm gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Firm avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.
Ford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Firm - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ford working Firm over with knees to the body.
Firm is breathing heavily.
Firm dodges an elbow strike from Ford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Firm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Firm working aggressively here.
Firm managing to block the knees to the body from Ford.
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford misses with a shot to the body
enabling Firm to counter with a crisp jab.
Firm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Firm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Firm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Ford slips a jab from Firm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Firm dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Firm misses.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Firm moved out of range nicely.
Firm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Firm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Firm connects with a crisp jab.
Ford moves into range and clinches up with Firm.
Nice elbow from Ford.
Firm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firm misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford blocks a body shot from Firm.
Nice elbow from Ford.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford lands with a right to the head.
Firm cracks Ford with a nice body shot.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Ford blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firm presses Ford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Firm tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Firm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford tries a body shot but Firm blocks it.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Ford pushes off an throws an elbow but Firm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Firm.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Firm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alan Ford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Firm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Firm.
Firm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Firm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ford is looking to clinch but Firm is avoiding it.
Firm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dante Firm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Firm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firm lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firm avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick by Ford misses
letting Firm counter with a right hand.
Firm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ford is rocked!
Firm clinches.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Firm finish him?
Firm throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Firm blocks the elbow strike.
Ford blocks a body shot from Firm.
Firm tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Firm blocks an elbow strike.
Ford breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Firm's shoulder, as Firm tries to avoid the shot.
Ford slips a jab from Firm.
Danga de danga de dang - Ford scores with a four punch combination!
Firm blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Firm misses the target.
Firm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Firm duly obliges.
Ford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That has opened up Alan Ford's cut even more.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Firm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
It looked like Firm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Firm as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Firm's shoulder, as Firm tries to avoid the shot.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford defending well as Firm loads up on a big left hand.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Firm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ford misses with a hook. Firm ducked under it nicely.
Dante Firm is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Ford.
Firm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Firm lands with an overhand left.
Ford gets a clinch.
Firm gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Firm.
Firm misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firm blocking some punches.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm misses with the head strike.
Ford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Firm dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Firm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Firm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firm throws out the jab.
Ford slips under a jab.
Firm forces Ford back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firm.
Firm blocking some punches.
Firm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford working aggressively here.
Firm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ford missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Firm blocks the elbow strike.
Firm tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford working aggressively here.
Firm struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Firm controls the action.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Firm lands a shoulder strike.
Firm cracks Ford with a nice body shot.
Ford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Firm.
Firm blocks an elbow strike.
Ford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford has managed to clinch.
Firm scores with a hook to the body.
Firm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dante Firm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Firm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Firm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Firm does it's job there.
Firm slips under a jab.
Firm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Firm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Firm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Firm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ford lands a jab to Firm's midsection.
Firm has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Firm manages to break the clinch.
Ford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Firm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Firm slips the punch.
Firm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Firm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Firm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford tries to clinch
and Firm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Firm had a free shot at his head there.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Firm counters with a nice uppercut.
Firm throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Firm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Firm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Firm lands a right hook to the body.
Firm scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Firm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Firm throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Firm misses.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Firm pushes him away.
Firm lands a glancing blow to the side of Ford's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Firm's defenses.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ford misses with an elbow strike.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Firm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firm, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight for Dante Firm!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Dante Firm!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dante Firm!
Dante Firm wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Dante Firm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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