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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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218 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martyn Ford!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford with the counter takedown but Driver avoids it easily.
Ford shoots and misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford gets a double leg takedown into Driver's guard.
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford stands and throws Driver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Driver's legs.
Driver can't do much from the bottom here.
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Driver is defending well.
Ford wants to control but Driver is keeping him busy.
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Driver is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford tries to move to full mount but Driver actually manages to regain half guard.
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Driver tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Driver trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Ford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Driver 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 Driver is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.
Driver trying to control but Ford postures up.
Driver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Driver is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver pulls Ford in close to prevent any damage.
Ford is pushing down on Driver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driver is fighting to maintain full guard but Ford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
Driver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Driver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Driver keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass.
Ford pushes down on Driver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Driver trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
Driver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to free his trapped foot but Driver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ford is thwarting Driver's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Ford works his way into side control.
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Driver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
Ford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martyn Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Driver has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ford but great work by Driver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Driver is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
Ford is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily.
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driver is aware though and is defending well.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford is trying to keep Driver in close.
Driver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 shoots in but Driver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Driver is looking to counter punch.
Driver cracks Ford with a good jab.
Ford fails to land the takedown.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ed Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Driver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Driver avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Driver.
Driver has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford jumps guard but Driver stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Driver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford being controlled against the cage.
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Driver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Driver with a nice cross.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver steps in with a hook that catches Ford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Driver follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ford looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
A very excited looking Ed Driver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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RATING
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