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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Beach Bum has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martyn Ford!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ford takes one on the button.
Ford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bum is trying to defend but Ford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily.
Bum tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
Bum's coaches at Canadian Top Team 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.
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ford goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bum is on top in guard.
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bum defends it easily.
Bum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bum advances to full mount.
Bum prevents Ford from getting the reversal.
Bum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ford is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ford and Bum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ford struggling a bit here.
Bum is trying to get an arm triangle but Ford is defending well.
Bum tries for a kimura but Ford is defending well.
Ford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Bum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well.
Ford wants to improve his position but Bum is controlling well.
Bum is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bum to get the leverage.
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bum pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beach Bum dominated that round.
That's time! Bum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Ford feints the counter takedown.
Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford tries to move into range but Bum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bum looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
Bum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum struggling a bit here.
Martyn Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bum tries to buck Ford off but Ford is having none of it.
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Ford has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bum tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Ford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ford wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Bum looking for a sweep. Not yet Bum, not yet.
Ford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bum is keeping the position for now.
Bum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum is trying to get back to full guard.
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford wants to work for an arm triangle but Bum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ford in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bum actively working from the bottom here.
Ford is thwarting Bum's attempts to control the position.
Ford moves into full mount! Bum won't be happy about that!
Ford is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bum is surviving well by controlling Ford's body position as best he can.
Ford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bum is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Beach Bum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
Ford wants to control but Bum is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bum wants to control but Ford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
Ford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ford.
Bum actively working from the bottom here.
Bum looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bum sees it coming and defends easily.
Bum is looking for a sweep. Ford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bum trying to control but Ford postures up.
Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bum is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.
Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well.
Bum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
Ford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well.
Bum wants to get back to full guard.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura but Bum is defending well.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bum keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass.
Bum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bum 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.
Bum looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ford has picked Bum up and slammed him! Bum can't keep hold of the triangle and Ford manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ford is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bum to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Martyn Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beach Bum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ford defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martyn Ford.
I think Bum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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