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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 2
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
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Motts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Motts.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Ford is not content to let Motts control the position.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Motts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Motts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Motts is stalling here but it's allowed Ford to get half guard.
Motts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Still in half guard, Motts seems content to control.
Motts wants to take a breather but Ford is having none of it.
Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Motts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Motts prevents Ford from improving his position.
Motts moves nicely into side control.
Motts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ground and pound from Motts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ford stops Motts from passing to mount.
The ground and pound from Motts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ford tries to get out of the position.
Ford is not content to let Motts control the position.
Motts throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Motts has hold of Ford's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ford tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Motts cranks the arm and Ford screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ford, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matt Motts!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ford dives in and scores a takedown into Chase's guard.
Ford lands a couple of elbows.
Ford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ford landing with the ground and pound.
Ford landing with the ground and pound.
Ford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ford with a nice head shot there.
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase's head.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chase really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ford chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford cracks Chase with a solid left hand.
Chase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ford is one step ahead there.
Ford postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ford with a nice head shot there.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chase is trying to keep Ford in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chase can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ford works over Chase with some ground and pound from guard.
Ford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ford scoring with some ground and pound.
Ford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Chase is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ford working some strikes from top position.
Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford connects with a couple of short punches.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Ford landing with the ground and pound.
Ford prevents Chase from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chase has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.
Ford is in close to Chase's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford scoring with some ground and pound.
Ford landing with the ground and pound.
Ford scoring with some ground and pound.
Ford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ford postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow. #T3#
Ford works over Chase with some ground and pound from guard.
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford cracks Chase with a solid left hand.
Ford lands a couple of digs.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford landing some decent shots from guard.
Ford lands a couple of elbows.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase's head.
Ford connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase's head.
Ford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Ford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ford cracks Chase with a solid left hand.
Ford lands a couple of elbows.
Ford scoring with some ground and pound.
Ford stands up over Chase, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.
Ford distracts Chase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Ford postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Ford connects with a couple of short punches.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chase stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chase wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Chase.#TD#
Ford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chase's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford working Chase over with strikes.
Chase wants to get back to full guard.
Ford winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ford is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford slips a nice elbow through Chase's hands, connecting with Chase's forehead.
Chase is looking to control Ford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chase avoid being mounted?#T1#
Chase taking some punishment here, with Ford in his half guard.
Chase slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chase can do to turn this around?
Ford is in close to Chase's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chase's head.
Ford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford passes into half guard.
James Ford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ford lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ford.
Ford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Ford.
Ford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Ford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ford winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ford winds up and cracks Chase with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ford working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ford working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chase on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ford slips a nice elbow through Chase's hands, connecting with Chase's forehead.
Ford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chase taking some punishment here, with Ford in his half guard.
Ford passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chase taking shots to the head. #T3#
Ford with the ground and pound from mount.
Ford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ford lands a heavy elbow.
Chase tries to lock up and control but Ford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chase is bucking up trying to escape but Ford cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chase taking shots to the head.
Ford breaks from Chase's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ford dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ford with a couple of short strikes.
Ford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ford has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chase's face.
Chase tries to lock up and control but Ford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ford is landing with some decent strikes but Chase is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ford working Chase over with strikes here.
Ford with the ground and pound from mount.
Ford punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ford landing strikes from the mount and Chase is in trouble! #T4#
The referee warns Chase that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ford cracks Chase with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ford raining down shots from the mount!
Ford lands a big shot there that rocks Chase but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ford landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ford landing shots from mount.
Ford lands a couple of good shots and Chase has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ford lands with a hammerfist to the side of Chase's head.
Ford landing with strikes.
Ford looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Chase is taking damage to the body and head.
Ford cracks Chase with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Chase from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford lands a shot to the body.
Ford is landing with strikes. Chase can't take much more of this.
Ford is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ford gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ford gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ford apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chase but Chase pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ford dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chase as he avoids it easily.
Chase throws a good cross that connects.
Ford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ford or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase, which made it look bad.
Chase now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chase looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ford cracks Chase with a big right hand but Chase just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ford working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ford grinds an elbow into Chase's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford working the head with strikes.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chase is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ford lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ford lands an elbow.
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chase some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Ford scores with punches from side control.
Ford landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ford working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chase is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chase is trying to improve his position.
Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
Ford cracks Chase with a big right hand but Chase just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford working the head with strikes.
Ford lands a nice forearm strike.
Chase takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Chase taking a bit of punishment here - Ford scoring with strikes.
Chase taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ford scoring with punches from side control.
Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chase takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford scoring with punches and elbows.
Ford working the ground and pound.
Chase takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ford scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford cracks Chase with a big right hand but Chase just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chase taking a bit of punishment here - Ford scoring with strikes.
Ford working the head with strikes. #T3#
Check out the look on Ford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chase takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ford working the head with strikes.
Chase is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chase takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chase is trying to get back to half guard.
Chase is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ford scoring with punches from side control.
Chase tries to improve position but can't.
Chase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford cracks Chase with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chase takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Ford scores with punches from side control.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chase on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ford landing a few strikes.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chase takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ford is working Chase over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ford lands a few punches from side control.
Ford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chase is looking to regain half guard here but Ford keeps moving and retains side control.
Ford working the body and head with strikes.
Ford working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford scoring with punches from side control.
Ford working the head with strikes.
Chase wants to control but Ford postures up.
Pancho Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford looks up at the clock and then as Chase takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chase taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ford, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for James Ford!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for James Ford!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for James Ford!
James Ford wins by unanimous decision!
James Ford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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