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Event:
DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target.
Bravo looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Bravo.
Bravo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bravo throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Ford is looking for the big counter here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ford.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bravo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Ford has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ford misses.
Bravo is looking to counter punch.
Landon Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Bravo seems unphased.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo throws a lazy head kick
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bravo scores with a nice strike.
Bravo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Jab by Ford.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Ford fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bravo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bravo looks to clinch but Ford throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bravo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford gave a mention to Laundry only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Ford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bag has his takedown stuffed
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford connects with a single shot there.
Bag tries for a takedown but Ford circles away easily
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Bag is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ford engages and cracks Bag with a massive lead left hook - Bag tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ford is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Laundry only for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Punch Bag had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
SFL 132 | Atunes vs Moore
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Ford scores with a push kick.
Baird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Baird sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baird blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Baird.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Ford thumps Baird with a low kick.
Baird throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Baird throws a good cross that connects.
Baird lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Ford is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Baird finish him?
Baird walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Baird swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ford's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Baird!
A relieved looking Corey Baird thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SFL 119 | Womba vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford lands the left hand.
Ford tries to bum rush Happy with a series of wild strikes but Happy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford jabs Happy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Happy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Happy showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford won't allow Happy to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Happy lands a nice short elbow.
Happy wants to free his trapped foot but Ford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Happy uses his free foot to push down on Ford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy landing strikes from the mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Happy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ford is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ford tries to hold on but Happy postures up.
Happy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ford looks a forlorn figure.
Happy wants to control the action but instead Ford gets a body lock and reverses into Happy's guard! Nice work!
Ford preventing the sweep.
Happy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ford is now in half guard.
Happy trying to control from the bottom.
Happy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Happy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ford uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Ford controls the position.
Happy is looking for a sweep.
Happy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Happy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Happy 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!
Ford has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Happy.#SUB2#
Ford defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Happy's arms.
Happy throws a series of strikes and Ford wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Happy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Happy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Happy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Happy cracks Ford with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Happy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Happy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ford because Happy loaded up on that one.
Happy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Happy looking to finish with strikes here!
Ford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Happy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Happy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ford is looking to escape.
Happy is stalling here but it's allowed Ford to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Happy seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that round.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Happy fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Ford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Happy blocks a head kick by Ford.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Ford throws a head kick that Happy semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Happy checks it well.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ford connects with a leg kick.
Happy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Happy checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Ford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but Happy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ford is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Ford circles away and we're back to standing.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Happy ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford lands with a hook. Happy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Happy slips under a jab.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Happy feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Happy.
Anti Happy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Happy dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
A head kick from Ford lands but Happy takes it in his stride.
Happy goes for a double leg but Ford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ford continues to drive forward.#T4#
Ford throws a hook but Happy avoids it easily.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Happy tries for a takedown but Ford circles away easily
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but Happy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Happy with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Happy walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy dives in and grabs Ford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.
A low kick from Ford is predictable there #TD2#
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Happy is on him like a limpet, forcing Ford back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Happy or not. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford. #BC#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ford wants it to stay on the feet.
Ford throwing a counter right hand but Happy manages to avoid it.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Ford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Happy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Happy. Happy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Happy fails with the takedown.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Happy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Happy's head.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Happy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws a front kick that sends Happy stumbling back into the cage.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Happy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ford. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Ford as Happy shoots in.
Happy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ford's waist but Ford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Happy off to one side.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Happy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Ford throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Ford throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ford throws a series of punches but Happy avoids them all with ease.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Ford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Happy takes a step back to recover.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Happy avoids it.
Happy misses with a takedown
and Ford counters with an inside leg kick.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Happy ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Happy with a poor takedown
and Ford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Landon Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford thumps Happy with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
Ford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ford 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Ford!
Landon Ford gave a mention to SMESH Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Karter looks for a takedown but Ford sprawls well.
Ford shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford tries to clinch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford tries to clinch but Karter moves out of range.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford leaves Karter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford counters with a body kick.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1##CL#
Karter clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
I was talking to Karter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karter.
#BC#
Karter manages to break the clinch.
Karter connects with an inside leg kick.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Ford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karter lands a slapping body shot.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karter misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Ford gets caught napping as Karter dives in and scores a takedown. Ford manages to retain guard.
Ford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Karter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford blocks a head kick by Karter.
#TD#
Karter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ford was covering up waiting for the punch and Karter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karter.
Karter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ford keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karter distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford has control of Karter's left arm, preventing Karter from doing any damage.
Karter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karter wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karter lands a nice shot that snaps Ford's head back.
Karter throws a low kick, looking for Ford's leg but Ford calmly moves out of range.
Karter clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick lands for Karter.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford scores with a shot to the side of Karter's head.
Karter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karter lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Karter has picked Ford up - he's going for a ride! Karter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Ford wants to improve his position but Karter is controlling well.
Karter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ford wants to control the action here but instead Karter manages to pass to full mount!
Karter misses with a head shot.
Karter working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Karter.
Karter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karter throws some wild stikes that Ford manages to avoid easily.
Karter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karter throwing strikes here but Ford is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Karter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karter wants to control the pace but Ford is squirming around nicely.
Karter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karter misses with a head shot.#T3#
Ford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ford has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Karter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter throws some wild stikes that Ford manages to avoid easily.
Karter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karter throws some wild stikes that Ford manages to avoid easily.
Ford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter avoids the attempt from Ford to control.#T4#
Karter throwing strikes here but Ford is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ford wants to hold on but Karter pushes him away.
Ford holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Karter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ford is looking to improve his position but Karter isn't that keen on the idea.
Karter misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford tries to clinch but Karter is having none of it.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ford as Karter shoots in.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ford doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Karter.#CL2#
Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karter misses with a body punch.
Karter lands with a left to the head.
Landon Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford lands a left hand.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford gets underhooks to prevent Karter's takedown attempt.
Ford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter wants a takedown but no success here.
Ford is working Karter over against the cage.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Karter is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Karter.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Karter.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karter lands a shot to the body.
Ford working aggressively here.
Karter is working for takedown but Ford is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Ford lands a nice uppercut.
Ford lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Karter as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Ford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a good low kick that Karter was not able to check.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford blocks the body kick.
Karter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ford blocks a body shot from Karter.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karter blocking some punches.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Come on Karter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ford tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Karter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ford working aggressively here.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ford is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ford to the mat. Ford regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karter.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ford managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karter is one step ahead there.
Ford keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Ford.
I think Karter 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Christ Karter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 105 | Vikings Are Emerging
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan Jr.
Ford flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan Jr steps away.
Ford scores with a one two! Keenan Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keenan Jr blocks a jab.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Keenan Jr ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Keenan Jr moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ford on the inside. #BC#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
Ford misses with a leg kick.
Ford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Keenan Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Keenan Jr lands a left and a right that send Ford crashing to the mat, dazed. Keenan Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Ford is rocked!
Keenan Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford thinks about the counter body kick.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan Jr finish him?
Keenan Jr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ford right on the button. Ford goes down! Keenan Jr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Keenan Jr gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan Jr!
Gareth Keenan Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SFL 97 | Mumu vs Laine
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Hackett clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throwing a counter right hand but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Hackett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Nice jab there from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford motions for Hackett to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hackett throws a series of strikes that have Ford backpedaling.
#ROC2#Ford is rocked!#T1#
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and Ford counters with a left and a right that stings Hackett.
Hackett dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford tried to score with a low kick but Hackett checks it.
Hackett defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Hackett is looking for the big counter here.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford lands a jab.
No joy there for Hackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hackett slips a jab from Ford.
Hackett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ford lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ford checks it well.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford misses with a leg kick. #KD2#
Hackett lands a left and a right that send Ford crashing to the mat, dazed. Hackett thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ford walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Hackett! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Hackett!
After winning the bout, James Hackett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 88 | Turmoil
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford throws a wild body kick that Dixon sees coming a mile off.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford scores with a push kick.
Dixon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ford lands a nice hook to Dixon's body. Dixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ford.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dixon lands with a shot to the body.
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 lands a body shot.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Dixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Dixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford misses with a body kick.
Ford looks to land a body kick but Dixon moved away.
Dixon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
It looked like Ford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dixon. Dixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Ford throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Ford misses with a double jab
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Ford is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Ford lands a lovely overhand right.
Ford clobbers Dixon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in Ford's guard.
Dixon is standing up over Ford. Ford looks to escape but Dixon dives into side control.
Oh Ford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#REVR#
Ford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dixon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ford is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Dixon advances to mount.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Dixon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ford shrugs it off.
Dixon wants to take Ford's back but he can't do it this time.
Ford is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Ford is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Dixon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ford is holding on tight.
Ford is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Dixon looking to control but Ford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Landon Ford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Dixon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ford with a body shot.
Ford is looking to score with low kicks.
Dixon defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Ford thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dixon checks a low kick from Ford.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dixon checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Ford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Ford misses.
Dixon takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Dixon moves away from the strike by Ford.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ford throws a big counter combination but Dixon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford misses the jab.
Dixon dives in and grabs Ford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Ford looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Ford is defending the position.
Ford is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Dixon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ford is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Finch is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Finch jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch is looking for a counter combo.
Ford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
A little jabbing left from Ford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch staying out of range there.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ford with the inside leg kick.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Ford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.
Ford blocks a jab.
Finch blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Ford moves his leg out of the way.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Ford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Finch throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ford. Ford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Ford.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Ford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finch backs up against the cage.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Ford walks into a jab.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ford wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Ford scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.#T3#
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
A jab from Ford misses.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
#BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch thuds his right hand into Ford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
Ford throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford throws a counter combo.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford moves away from the strike by Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lands an overhand right.#T4#
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Ford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Both fighters circling a little - Ford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Ford throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon Ford will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
Finch avoids the head kick by Ford.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Finch catches Ford right on the button with a cross.
Finch throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch moves out of range as Ford strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Ford misses.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford blocks a jab.#T2#
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Ford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
Finch throws a right hand that Ford ducks under and follows up with a left that Ford also avoids with ease.
A cross from Ford lands.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch motions for Ford to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Ford clinches. #BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ford! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch scores with a hook.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Ford's head.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Ford's knee but Ford avoids it well.
A big right from Finch misses.
Ford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Landon Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Ford tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ford thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Ford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
Ford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Finch.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ford throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ford blocks the low kick.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Ford scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ford throws a good cross that connects.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Ford scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ford digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford throws a big counter head kick but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ford momentarily.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Ford misses.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Landon Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ford slips under a jab from Finch.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A cross from Finch lands.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Ford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ford scores with a jab to the head.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford. #BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford swinging wildly here.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Ford cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Ford.
Well Ford 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Landon Ford!
After winning the bout, Landon Ford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 72 | Reloaded
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford looks to throw the jab but Baird is out of range.
Baird has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Ford slips under a jab.
Crunch! Ford slams his shin into Baird's torso.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.
A combination from Baird does no damage.
Ford throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
Ford lands a nice looking body kick.
Baird moves away from the strike by Ford.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird misses with a left hand
and Ford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Ford forces Baird back against the cage and clinches.
Ford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ford wants to stall.
Ford leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch.
Ford scores with a nice right hand.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford scores with a one two! Baird had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Baird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Baird smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Baird wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Baird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ford.#T2#
A big right from Baird misses.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baird.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baird to score with a decent uppercut.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Baird misses.
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baird misses with a right hand
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Baird sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford lands a slapping body shot.
Ford cracks Baird with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ford misses with a kick to the body.
Baird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Ford tests Baird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baird with a hook.
Baird misses with a hook
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ford slips under a jab from Baird.
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!
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Baird avoids it.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baird throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Baird throws a lazy uppercut
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.
Baird is looking to counter punch.
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Ford gets a clinch.
Ford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bairds head.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Baird lands a right hand.
Baird working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford digs a right hand into Baird's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baird's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Baird lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baird's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baird misses with some punches.
Ford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baird seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ford can turn it around.#BC2#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Landon Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baird moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ford.#T1#
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford throws a wild body kick that Baird sees coming a mile off.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baird rather than just go for the knockout.
Ford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baird takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Baird throws a poor cross that misses
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ford's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Baird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Ford.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ford. Baird shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Baird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Ford.
Ford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford cracks Baird with an open hand slap.
Baird fails to land with a series of punches.
Ford counters with a body kick.
Baird swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baird missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baird misses the jab.
Baird throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Baird takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Ford misses with a body kick.
Ford connects with a body shot.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Ford moves out of range as Baird strikes.
Baird takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford thuds a left hand into Baird's body.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Baird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Baird.
Ford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ford slips a straight right by Baird.
Ford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Ford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baird with a body shot.
Baird takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
Baird throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baird misses with a jab to the body
and Ford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Ford connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Baird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Baird misses the jab.
Ford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baird lands a jab to Ford's midsection.
Ford scores with a push kick.
Baird cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baird misses with a looping right.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baird doesn't seem bothered though.
Ford with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford thows a body kick. Baird tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ford punishes Baird's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Ford.
A lazy left from Ford finds it's target.#T1#
Ford scores with a kick to the body.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baird walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ford.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford misses with a body punch
and Baird counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Ford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baird avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford scores with a body shot.
Corey Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baird will feel that in the morning.
Ford lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Ford stuns Baird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Ford dips to his left and cracks Baird with an uppercut!
Ford wants to clinch
and Baird counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Baird. Those never looked like landing.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Baird off the cage and back into range.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford jabs Baird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ford lands with a good body shot.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Landon Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford stalling in the clinch but Baird improves position.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ford slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird working aggressively here.
Ford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
#BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baird needs to keep his hands up - Ford had a free shot at his head there.
Baird swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
A cross from Ford lands.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Ford!
Our winner, Landon Ford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 64 | Marley Fest
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Ford moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford thuds his right hand into Mendoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Mendoza. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Ford coming out on top.#CL#
Ford closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza misses with some punches.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Ford blocking some punches.
Mendoza misses with some punches.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mendoza throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza misses with the head strike.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Mendoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza checks a low kick from Ford.
Ford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mendoza will feel that in the morning.
Mendoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
#T2#
Mendoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mendoza. Beautiful body shot.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Ford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Mendoza blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Mendoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Ford. Beautiful body shot.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Ford is looking to wear down Mendoza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ford, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Ford instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ford jumps guard and drags Mendoza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Mendoza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendoza has managed to get both his arms back between Ford's legs - danger averted.
Ford working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ford holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendoza passes into side control.
Ford is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it. #T4#
Ford looking for a sweep but Mendoza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendoza wants to control the pace but Ford is squirming around nicely.
Ford wants to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.
Ford is squirming around, avoiding Mendoza's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mendoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendoza's head.
Ford cracks Mendoza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Ford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Ford. #T1#
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ford thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
Ford wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza needs to keep his hands up - Ford had a free shot at his head there.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ford connects with a crisp jab.
Ford has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Ford.
Mendoza lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Ford is rocked!
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendoza throws a big shot that misses.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Ford scores with a push kick.
Mendoza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mendoza engages and cracks Ford with a massive lead left hook - Ford tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mendoza is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Mendoza!
Daniel Mendoza thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gunn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gunn lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunn wants to slow Ford down by chopping away at his legs.
Ford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gunn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gunn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ford's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Gunn!
During a confident post fight interview, Rex Gunn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Ford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ford misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happy!
Ford slips under a jab from Happy.
Donk. Ford catches Happy right on the button with a cross.
Ford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Ford scores with the left hand. Happy knows he should have avoided that one.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Ford throws a front kick that sends Happy stumbling back into the cage.
Happy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Happy moves out of range easily.
Happy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Happy.
Happy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Happy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Happy misses with a takedown
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Happy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Happy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet.
Happy scores with a nice right hand.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Happy off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
It looked like Ford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Happy staying out of range there.
Happy misses with a straight right.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anti Happy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Happy looks to move away, Ford throws a big counter combo but Happy just gets out of the way.
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.
Happy connects with a jab.#T4#
Ford scores with a spinning back kick!
Happy throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ford counters with a head kick.
Happy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
Happy needs to keep his hands up - Ford had a free shot at his head there.
Landon Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Ford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Ford.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Happy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ford swings for the body but Happy moves out of range.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Happy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ford cracks a nice hook into Happy's ribs.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford tried to counter with a leg kick but Happy avoided it.#T2#
Ford scores with a head kick. Happy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Ford, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Ford against the cage but Ford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ford feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
Ford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ford swivels and escapes.
It looked like Ford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Happy.
Happy misses with a few strikes there.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Happy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford sizes up Happy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
Happy misses with a two punch combination.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford connects with a single shot there.
Happy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Happy is rocked!
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Happy in his tracks.
Happy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Happy off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
Ford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
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!#TD2#
Happy gets the takedown into side control.
Happy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ford is looking for a sweep.
Ford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ford tries to kick Happy off but Happy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Happy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Happy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Happy thows a huge punch but Ford dodges it nicely.
Ford wants to improve his position but Happy is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Happy with that takedown attempt.
Happy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Ford coming out on top.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Happy throws a combination that misses
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Happy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ford.
Ford cracks Happy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ford scores with a jab.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Happy ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Ford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Happy if he has to take too many more of those.
Ford scores with a head kick. Happy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Happy is just out of range.#T2#
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Happy is just out of range.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Happy is out of range.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Happy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford wants to slow Happy down by chopping away at his legs.
Happy misses with a takedown
and Ford counters with a big head kick but Happy shrugs it off.
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Happy.
#T3#
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happy with the counter takedown but Ford avoids it easily.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Landon Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Happy in his tracks.
Ford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ford lands a head kick. Happy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Happy ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ford connects with a leg kick.
Ford connects with the punch.
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!
Happy walks into a stiff left hand from Ford.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Ford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ford misses with a body shot.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Ford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ford works the jab nicely.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Ford!
Landon Ford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Karter misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Karter there.
Ford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karter swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Karter.
Ford thows a leg kick but Karter checks it
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ford throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.
Ford wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Karter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Ford is rocked!
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Karter moves out of range easily.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karter looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Ford misses with a right hand
and Karter scores with a counter punch that sends Ford to the canvas! Karter smells blood - he's punishing Ford with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ford has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Dreth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dreth swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Ford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Dreth.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ford defends it well.
Ford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Dreth moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Dreth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ford is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dreth off and has taken his back!
Ford scores with punches and elbows.
Dreth covering up well under a series of strikes from Ford.
Dreth tries to break free.
#T2#
Ford punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ford throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dreth covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Dreth is keeping busy.
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.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head.
Dreth motions for Ford to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ford holds on and takes a little breather.
Dreth won't allow Ford to get back to his feet.
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreth won't allow Ford to sweep him here.
Ford is working hard here to advance position.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Dreth is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Ford misses
enabling Dreth to counter with a crisp jab.
Dreth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Dreth ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Ford closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC2#
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Ford pushes Dreth up against the cage in a clinch.
Dreth blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dreth.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Dreth scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Ford working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth is trying to pull guard but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Dreth wants to take the fight to the mat but Ford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreth.
Dreth misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ford checks a leg kick.
Dreth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ford throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws out a counter right but Ford avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford jabs at Dreth's body.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Dreth moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ford misses.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford is looking to wear down Dreth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Ford blocks a leg kick.
Ford lands a head kick!
Ford throws a series of strikes that have Dreth backpedaling.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dreth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreth feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down.
Dreth throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Ford is rocked!
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Dreth seems unphased.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Dreth lands with a shot to the body.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Dreth shoots in and gets a takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford controlling the position.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.#T3#
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dreth is controlling him.
Ford can't keep his opponent in guard - Dreth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ford keeping control of the position.
Dreth is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dreth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dreth is taking a breather. Ford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ford trying to control but Dreth postures up.
#SUB2#
Dreth wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dreth is looking to advance position but Ford won't allow it.
Dreth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valen Dreth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Ford!
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford throws a head kick that Dreth semi-blocks.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Ford misses with a leg kick.
Dreth is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dreth as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Dreth digs a good hook to Ford's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.#CL#
Ford instigates a clinch.
Ford looking to stall.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford misses with some punches.
#T1#
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landon Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dreth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards. #BC2#
Dreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dreth blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dreth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dreth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dreth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
Dreth checks a low kick from Ford.
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dreth throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Dreth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ford to the ground. Dreth is now in Ford's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dreth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ford dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Dreth working for a triangle but Ford defends it easily.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dreth's head.
Ford throws an elbow that misses. Dreth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ford's guard. Nice move by Dreth!#REVB#
Ford is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Dreth preventing the sweep. #T3#
Dreth trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Dreth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford seems keen to control Dreth's posture.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dreth has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard.
Ford is not content to let Dreth control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dreth gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dreth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Valen Dreth!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth wins by majority decision!
After the fight, Valen Dreth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RRFC 61:Gunn vs Ford
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Gunn cracks Ford with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ford looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gunn finish him?
#ROC#Ford is rocked!
Gunn ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ford's jaw. Ford's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Gunn does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
Rex Gunn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RRFC 57: Anthony vs Pinales
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomcic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ford.
Tomcic has his takedown stuffed
and Ford counters with a series of strikes. Tomcic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ford lands a nice looking body kick.
Tomcic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomcic lands with a slapping head kick.
Tomcic tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it.
Ford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tomcic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomcic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Ford there.#CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Tomcic has been cut.
Ford wants to slow Tomcic down by chopping away at his legs.
Tomcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomcic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Tomcic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Tomcic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tomcic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ford lands a nice hook to Tomcic's body. Tomcic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tomcic throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford thows a body kick. Tomcic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ford.
Tomcic is breathing heavily.
Tomcic shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense.
Tomcic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ford lands with a good body shot.
Tomcic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational in the buildup to the fight.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ford throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tomcic has time to react.
Tomcic with a jab.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomcic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomcic misses with a kick to the body.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomcic with a nice cross.#T2#
Tomcic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ford stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Tomcic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tomcic momentarily.
Tomcic is looking to wear down Ford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ford connects with a high kick.
Tomcic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomcic blocks a jab.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC2#Tomcic is rocked!
Landon Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Tomcic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomcic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tomcic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Tomcic throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Tomcic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ford! Tomcic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RRFC 56: Silva vs Flynn
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martens throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Martens has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ford is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ford feints and then cracks Martens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martens down.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martens misses with a leg kick.
It appears Ford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ford lands with a kick to the temple. Martens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martens throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martens misses the jab.
Martens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Martens tries a quick counter leg kick but Ford is wise to it.
That kick from Martens tenderised Ford's leg. Ford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ford lands an overhand right.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martens catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab. #T1#
Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martens finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Martens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martens wants to clinch.
Ford wants to slow Martens down by chopping away at his legs.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Martens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martens.
Ford lands with a slapping head kick.
Martens avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford looks to land a combination but Martens avoids it well.
Martens slips a jab from Ford.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Martens moves away and avoids it.
Martens motions for Ford to come forward. Martens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex Martens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford blocks a head kick by Martens.
Ford throwing a counter right hand but Martens manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ford throws a body punch but Martens moves out of range.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martens tries to clinch there but Ford circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martens doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
Martens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ford blocks a low kick nicely.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Martens.
Martens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Martens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford pushes Martens away with a front kick.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Martens lands.
Martens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford cracks Martens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martens is looking to clinch. #T3#
Martens drops his hands momentarily and Ford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martens throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Martens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Martens has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford has Martens pressed against the cage, preventing Martens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Martens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martens misses with a kick to the body.
Martens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ford.
Martens is looking to score with low kicks.
Ford connects with a leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Martens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ford counters with a left right combination that sends Martens crashing to the mat - Ford wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Martens out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
After winning the bout, Landon Ford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RRFC 52: O'Neil vs Brooks
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford staying out of range there.
Bader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Bader's head.
Bader checks a low kick from Ford.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Despite the aggression on Bader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Timo Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bader thuds a left hand into Ford's body.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ford lands a front kick.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.
Ford throws a body kick that misses.
Bader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bader has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A lazy left from Bader finds it's target.
Bader misses with a few strikes there.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Ford avoids the body shot from Bader.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Bader takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bader avoids the head kick by Ford.
Bader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bader lands a jab to Ford's midsection.
Bader throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Bader avoids it.
Good shot there by Bader.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Bader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bader lands a lovely overhand right.
Bader tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Bader missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bader scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Ford is rocked!
Bader tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Bader.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ford moves away from the strike by Bader.
Ford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bader.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Ford thows a body kick. Bader tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ford throws a leg kick but Bader checks it.
Bader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Ford counters with a quick kick to the body but Bader blocks it.
Bader connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bader. #T3#
Bader just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Ford has Bader up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford lands a head kick!
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bader. Bader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Bader is rocked!
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
Bader is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Ford drops Bader with a naaaaasty hook - Bader is in real trouble here! Ford dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Our winner, Landon Ford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RRFC 47: O'Neil vs Ford II
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford throws a leg kick but O'Neil moved away.
Ford misses with a body shot.
It looked like O'Neil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ford.
Ford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O'Neil.
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O'Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ford clinches up with O'Neil and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford effectively controlling the action here.
O'Neil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ford up against the cage.
O'Neil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ford.
O'Neil trying to control the position but instead, Ford has worked for underhooks and has pushed O'Neil into the cage.
O'Neil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
O'Neil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Ford.
O'Neil blocks an uppercut.
Ford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O'Neil digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O'Neil lands a body punch.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford wants to stall.
Ford lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from O'Neil.
O'Neil gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford tries to stall but O'Neil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil is working Ford over against the cage.
O'Neil lands a left hand.
O'Neil lands a left hand.
O'Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but O'Neil avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Ford tries a body shot but O'Neil blocks it.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O'Neil.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Ford.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Ford.
O'Neil cracks Ford with a nice body shot.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Ford.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
O'Neil lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Ford tries a body shot but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as O'Neil controls his hands.
O'Neil misses with the head strike.
O'Neil is looking to control Ford's arms but Ford gets an underhook and turns him. Now O'Neil has his back to the cage.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil blocking some punches.
O'Neil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ford or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ford as O'Neil tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O'Neil.
Ford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford tries a body shot but O'Neil blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
O'Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil is struggling to control the position.#T4#
A body shot lands from Ford.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Ford.
O'Neil misses with the head strike.
O'Neil takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for O'Neil.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O'Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ford misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Neil's elbow.
Ford lands a nice uppercut.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but O'Neil avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
O'Neil blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon Ford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
O'Neil thuds his right hand into Ford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O'Neil throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O'Neil finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head.
O'Neil moves out of range as Ford throws a body kick.
Ford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O'Neil scores with a decent looking hook.
O'Neil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O'Neil connects with a jab.
Ford thows a leg kick but O'Neil checks it
and O'Neil counters with a low kick, right behind Ford 's knee.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ford.
O'Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for O'Neil.#ROC#Ford is rocked!
Ford misses with a hook
and O'Neil counters with a nice body shot.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him?
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from O'Neil.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ford, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Ford moves into range and clinches up with O'Neil.#T1#
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Neil's elbow.
O'Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
A body shot lands from Ford.
A short left from O'Neil.
O'Neil pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford is trying to break free.
O'Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford digs a right hand into O'Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O'Neil's gas tank.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but O'Neil has the dominant position.
O'Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mickey O'Neil has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
O'Neil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as O'Neil controls the action.
Ford tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Neil lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O'Neil lands a right hand.
O'Neil tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil controlling the action here for a moment.
O'Neil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
O'Neil seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
O'Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Ford lands a body shot.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as O'Neil controls his hands.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O'Neil pressing his opponent against the cage.
O'Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford is working O'Neil over against the cage.
Ford tries to stall but O'Neil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O'Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by O'Neil.
O'Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
Ford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O'Neil is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Ford.
#T4#
O'Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
O'Neil just leaning against Ford, taking a breather.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford blocks a body shot from O'Neil.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O'Neil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O'Neil's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Neil working aggressively here.
O'Neil lands a body shot in the clinch.
O'Neil misses with a body punch.
O'Neil lands with a right to the head.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Ford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O'Neil dominated that second round.
That's time! O'Neil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Ford needs to keep his hands up - O'Neil had a free shot at his head there.
O'Neil throws a shot to the body.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ford.
O'Neil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ford throws a low kick but it's checked well by O'Neil.
An attempted straight right counter from O'Neil misses the target.
Ford is looking to slow O'Neil down with leg kicks.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and O'Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries a low kick but O'Neil avoids it.
Ford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O'Neil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil scores with a push kick.
A head kick by Ford misses
and O'Neil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ford throws a series of punches but O'Neil avoids them all with ease.
Ford throws a body kick that misses.
O'Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
Ford throws a push kick but O'Neil slaps the foot to one side.
O'Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford throws a leg kick but O'Neil sees it coming and moves out of range.
O'Neil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Ford thows a leg kick but O'Neil checks it
and O'Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O'Neil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
O'Neil drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ford right on the button. Ford goes down! O'Neil follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! O'Neil gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey O'Neil!
Mickey O'Neil retains his lightweight title!
Mickey O'Neil decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RRFC 44: Gunn vs De Lima
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Ford moves out of range.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Ford lands a left and a right that send Sitsongrit crashing to the mat, dazed. Ford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford lands with a right and another and another! Sitsongrit is in big trouble! Ford lands again and this time it's lights out for Sitsongrit! A quality knockout there for Ford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RRFC 40: Weeks vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Neil's head backwards.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O'Neil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Ford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O'Neil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O'Neil slips under a jab.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
O'Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O'Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throws a counter high kick but O'Neil was just alert enough to avoid it.
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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 is looking to chop away at O'Neil's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ford misses with a body kick.
O'Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ford.
Ford throws a low kick but O'Neil avoids it.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
Ford missing with a left hand there. O'Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ford. That's going to slow O'Neil down.
Ford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ford.
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O'Neil checks a low kick from Ford.
Ford throws a quick inside leg kick.
O'Neil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Ford.
O'Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford throws a hook but O'Neil avoids it easily.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
Ford throws a leg kick that misses.
O'Neil missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford throws out a leg kick but O'Neil moves out of range and Ford only half commits.
O'Neil has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
O'Neil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD#
Ford sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks O'Neil to the ground! Ford dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
O'Neil is rocked!
O'Neil wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ford.
O'Neil is still in real trouble! Can Ford finish him?
O'Neil avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ford.
O'Neil is wriggling around trying to escape.
O'Neil seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Ford throws some wild stikes that O'Neil manages to avoid easily.
Ford landing strikes from the mount and O'Neil is in trouble!
Ford landing shots from mount.
O'Neil working to try and regain half guard.
Ford thowing shots but they're missing.
Ford looking to ground and pound but O'Neil is blocking nicely.
Ford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O'Neil avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ford.
O'Neil blocking the ground and pound.
Ford throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Ford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O'Neil taking shots to the head.
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 thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ford lands a couple of good shots and O'Neil has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ford throwing sloppy strikes.
O'Neil tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ford throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
O'Neil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O'Neil is in a horrible position here. Ford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford prevents O'Neil from getting the reversal.
Ford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
O'Neil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ford. Ford obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford throws a leg kick but O'Neil moved away.
Ford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Ford.
A head kick misses from Ford.
O'Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ford throws a series of punches but O'Neil avoids them all with ease.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford lands a leg kick that knocks O'Neil off balance momentarily.
O'Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Neil misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as O'Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
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!
O'Neil thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ford if he has to take too many more of those.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Ford slips under a jab from O'Neil.
O'Neil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O'Neil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but O'Neil seems unphased.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O'Neil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford motions for O'Neil to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O'Neil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
O'Neil raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O'Neil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
Ford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
O'Neil staying out of range there.
O'Neil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Neil looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
O'Neil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
O'Neil thumps Ford with a low kick.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Ford misses.
O'Neil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ford under the eye.
Ford lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Neil can do to turn this around?
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
O'Neil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.#T3##CL2#
O'Neil drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
#BC#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O'Neil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ford is out of range and O'Neil settles back down.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Ford.
Ford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O'Neil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from O'Neil.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
O'Neil wants to clinch.
Ford throws a wild body kick that O'Neil sees coming a mile off.
Ford missing with a left hand there. O'Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O'Neil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford looks for the body kick but O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil checks the leg kick.#T4#
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Ford slams his shin into O'Neil's torso.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford is looking to counter with a body kick.
O'Neil dips to his left and cracks Ford with an uppercut!
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O'Neil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ford misses with a low kick.
O'Neil feints a counter leg kick.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Neil moves away.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O'Neil is able to avoid easily.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
O'Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Neil blocks a head kick by Ford.
O'Neil wants to counter with a clinch but Ford pushes him away.
Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O'Neil avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ford - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from O'Neil. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'Neil has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ford.
Ford misses with the body kick
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford misses with a hook.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from O'Neil lands.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O'Neil throws a leg kick but Ford checks it.
O'Neil plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Ford swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Ford face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mickey O'Neil!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey O'Neil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC 37: Dungey vs Shabazz II
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Weeks throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Weeks looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ford duly obliges.
Ford cracks Weeks with a good jab.#ROC#
Weeks is rocked!
Weeks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Weeks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Weeks seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Ford tenderised Weeks's leg. Weeks is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Ford drops Weeks with a big left hand and mounts him. Weeks is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford looking to land elbow strikes but Weeks uses the position to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Weeks actively working from the bottom here.
Ford throwing shots but Weeks is blocking nicely.
Ford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weeks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ford. #T1#
Ford throwing strikes from guard but Weeks blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Weeks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ford throws a sloppy strike and Weeks has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ford is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Darren Weeks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RRFC 34: Shabazz vs Dungey
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Fox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fox throws a head kick that misses.
Ford is looking to slow Fox down with leg kicks.
Fox tries to land a leg kick but Ford saw it coming and moves away.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ford's head.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ford.
Good standup being displayed there by Ford as he connects with a hook.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford connects with a leg kick. Fox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ford lands a two punch combo.
Ford tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ford. Ford obviously looking to wear him down.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab. #T1#
Fox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ford lands a front kick.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ford looks to land a body kick but Fox moved away.
Fox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Fox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford throws a front kick aimed at Fox's knee but Fox avoids it well.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Fox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick from Ford lands but Fox takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Fox is rocked!
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 finds Fox's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Fox flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ford lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Fox will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC 30: Dilbrandt vs Pandens
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch successfully.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Ford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ford's defenses. #BC#
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Weeks drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
Weeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ford avoids the elbow strike from Weeks, against the cage.
#BC#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darren Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Weeks avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Weeks blocks a body shot from Ford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford. #BC2#
Weeks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Weeks drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
Weeks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ford walks away with a smile on his face. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weeks darts in trying to clinch
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Weeks.
Ford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Weeks takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Weeks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Weeks clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weeks's elbow.
Weeks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ford to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Weeks has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Weeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Weeks jumps guard and drags Ford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weeks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ford manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ford is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at McGrady FT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Weeks postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weeks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Weeks scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Ford wants to sweep here but Weeks controlling him for the moment.
Oh Ford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford trying to control the position.
Weeks works over Ford with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Weeks is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Weeks forces his way into half guard.
Ford moves into full guard.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weeks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Weeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely. #T4#
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ford controls Weeks momentarily but Weeks frees himself.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Weeks slips an elbow through the middle.
Weeks won't allow Ford to get back to his feet.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ford postures up in Weeks's guard and throws a big left but Weeks blocks it.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Weeks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Weeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford looking to slow down the pace here.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ford looking to stall.
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weeks blocks a body shot from Ford. #BC2#
Weeks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily.
Weeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Weeks clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Weeks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ford's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks postures up.
#T1#
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weeks postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
Weeks prevents Ford from getting back to his feet.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ford is looking to stand up but Weeks isn't so interested in that idea.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Ford scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Weeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weeks throws an elbow but misses.
Weeks misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Weeks lands a nice elbow.
Weeks lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
#BC#
Ford breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weeks walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weeks.
Weeks tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ford, right into the meat.
Weeks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Weeks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darren Weeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weeks tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Weeks closes the distance and pushes Ford back into the cage.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Weeks avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage. #T3#
Ford lands a left hand.
Weeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weeks throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weeks.
Weeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but Weeks has the dominant position.
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Weeks darts in and clinches Ford up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weeks.
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford dodges an elbow strike from Weeks.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Weeks controls the action.
#BC2#
Weeks breaks from the clinch.
Ford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weeks. That did some damage!
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weeks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weeks is able to avoid easily.
Landon Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford throws a chopping leg kick but Weeks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weeks tries to clinch there but Ford circles away.
Weeks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Weeks avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Weeks throws an elbow that misses.
Ford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
Ford digs a right hand into Weeks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weeks's gas tank. #TD2#
Weeks pulls Ford into guard.
Darren Weeks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Weeks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ford is defending well. Weeks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ford has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Weeks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darren Weeks thanked Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RRFC 23: Pandens vs Tomcic
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Austin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Austin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Austin just manages to avoid it.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Austin lands a head shot.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Austin jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.
Austin cracks Ford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Austin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ford.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford scores with a nice body kick.
Austin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ford!
#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Austin is rocked!
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Austin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ford drops Austin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ford follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
RRFC 21: Sir vs Ford
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Ford misses with a double jab.
Sir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Sir looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Sir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford works Sir's body with a nice hook.
Ford lands with a good body shot.
Ford feints and then cracks Sir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sir down.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Sir misses with an uppercut
and Ford counters with a head kick. That will keep Sir thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice shot by Ford.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Sir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the body from Sir misses
and Ford counters with a good low kick that Sir was not able to check.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sir misses with a shot to the body
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Sir does it's job there.#T1#
Sir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sir's sensitive parts.
Sir tries to move into range but Ford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ford. Sir shrugs it off though.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sir is looking to counter punch.
Sir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sir takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Nice shot by Sir.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sir.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford throws a hook but Sir blocks it.
Sir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ford.
Sir misses with a left hand
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Sir.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford throws a jab when Sir was well out of range.
Sir throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Sir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sir misses with a wild body shot.
Sir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sir counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sir misses the jab.
Sir throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sir.
Sir looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford throws out a counter right but Sir avoids it with no problem.
Sir throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford connects with a leg kick. Sir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sir misses with an uppercut.
Sir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice combination there by Ford.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford lands a high kick!
Ford moves away from the strike by Sir.
Ford lands a high kick!
Sir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Sir misses with a wild body shot.
Ford throws a jab when Sir was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ford.
Sir cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Ford is rocked!
Sir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Sir finish him?
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sir drops Ford with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ford! Sir dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Sir!
Pablo Sir retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
RRFC 18: Ford vs Foley
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Foley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Foley misses with a left hand
and Ford counters with a three punch combo that has Foley backing up. Foley nods at Ford to acknowledge the strikes.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford throws a series of punches but Foley moves out of range.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford throws a big counter combination but Foley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Ford misses with a body kick.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foley throws out a counter right but Ford avoids it with no problem.
Foley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ford counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foley scrambles back to his feet.
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foley on the side of the head.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1##CL2#
Foley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ford avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ford blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Ford breaks the clinch.
Foley misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ford misses with a body kick.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Foley misses with a hook to the body
and Ford counters with a two punch combo.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Foley's calf.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ford defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Foley avoids it.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Foley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Foley's calf.
Ford throws a head kick that half lands.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford slips under a jab from Foley.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foley takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford moves away from the strike by Foley.
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Ford throws a quick counter head kick but Foley was just out of range.
Foley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Foley blocks the low kick.
Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ford.
Donk. Ford catches Foley right on the button with a cross.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Foley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foley moves out of range of the body kick.
Ford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Foley checks a leg kick.
Ford throws a low kick but Foley moves out of range easily.
Foley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming.
Foley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford is looking to chop away at Foley's legs.
Foley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ford.
Nice defenses there by Ford.#T4#
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Foley closes the distance and clinches.
Foley lands a knee to the body.
Foley misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford tries to land a leg kick but Foley saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Ford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ford.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
Foley misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Foley looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Foley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Ford lands.
Ford throws a leg kick but Foley moved away.
Foley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ford.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Foley avoids the head kick by Ford.
Foley staying out of range there.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
A big right from Foley misses.
Foley misses with a double jab
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foley's hands.#ROC#
Foley is rocked!
Foley throws an off balance right hand
and Ford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Foley is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Foley checks a leg kick.
Foley seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Ford scores with a three punch combo!
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ford and Foley falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
RRFC 15: Ford vs Doms
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Doms throws a head kick that misses.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ford as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Doms throws a chopping leg kick but Ford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doms connects with an inside leg kick.
Doms on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doms throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doms.
Ford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ford tenderised Doms's leg. Doms is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Ford misses.
Ford throws a nice looking combination but Doms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doms blocks a head kick by Ford.
Doms misses with a body kick. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Ford misses with a leg kick
and Doms counters with a leg kick.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doms throws a leg kick but Ford moved away.
Ford throws a leg kick but Doms sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ford avoids a kick to the body.
Ford checks a leg kick.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doms tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Doms throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ford connects with a jab.
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That kick from Ford tenderised Doms's leg. Doms is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doms!
Doms fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ford checks it well.
Ford throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
#T2#
Doms lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doms moves away.
Ford thuds his right hand into Doms's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doms misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Doms counters with a good, hard body kick but Ford shrugs it off.
Doms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Doms has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ford blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Ford.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doms is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Doms moves out of range easily.
Doms throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
A big right from Ford misses.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford throws a nice head kick!
Doms misses with a body kick. #T3#
A head kick misses from Doms.
Doms misses with a body kick.
Ford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doms.
Doms throws a body kick that misses.
Ford blocks a head kick by Doms.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doms throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Ford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doms thinks about the counter body kick.
Ford thumps Doms with a low kick.
Doms cracks the inside of Ford's front leg.
Doms tries to land a front kick but Ford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doms fakes the leg kick and cracks Ford in the body.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doms swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Doms misses with a head kick.
Doms pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doms throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford throws a head kick that misses
and Doms counters with a nice body kick.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doms. That did some damage!
Doms avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doms.
Doms misses with a head kick.
Ford is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Doms misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ford!
Doms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doms misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford 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.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doms lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doms throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick from Doms.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Ford throws a series of punches but Doms moves out of range.
Doms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ford's head.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doms can do to turn this around?
Doms connects with an inside leg kick.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Doms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Doms tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Ford.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ford, right into the meat.
Ford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford feints and then cracks Doms's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doms down.
Doms lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford blocks a head kick by Doms.
Ford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doms.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doms tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford blocks a head kick by Doms.
Doms gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doms misses with the body kick
and Ford counters with a nice leg kick.
Doms is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Ford.
Ford throws a head kick but Doms moves out of range.
Doms misses with a low kick as Ford jumps back.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Donk. Ford catches Doms right on the button with a cross.
Ford throws a combination. Doms tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Doms is rocked!
Doms lands a front kick.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doms tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doms blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Doms might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ford has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick from Ford lands but Doms takes it in his stride.
Doms is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Doms takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford moves out of range of the leg kick from Doms.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Doms seems to have recovered his senses.
Doms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Doms throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Doms's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doms tries a head kick but it misses.
Doms throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Doms throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doms on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Doms tenderised Ford's leg. Ford is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Ford lands a high kick to the side of Doms's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Ford dives into guard, looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford loads up on a big left hand. Doms felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ford looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Doms can't hide his disappointment, as Ford celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
RRFC 12: Pandens vs De Lima
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tasdemir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Ford lands a lovely overhand right.
Tasdemir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ford lands with a slapping head kick.
Tasdemir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tasdemir moves in looking to clinch but Ford pushes him off.
Ford tries a quick counter leg kick but Tasdemir is wise to it.
Mehmed Tasdemir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasdemir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Tasdemir is rocked!
Tasdemir tries to close the distance and clinch but Ford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tasdemir is looking to clinch.
Tasdemir doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
Tasdemir moves in looking to clinch but Ford pushes him off.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Tasdemir.
Tasdemir wants to clinch.
Tasdemir takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Tasdemir tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Ford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ford.
Tasdemir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ford.
Oh Tasdemir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tasdemir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tasdemir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tasdemir seems to have got his legs back now.
Tasdemir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tasdemir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford jabs Tasdemir right on the nose. Tasdemir blinks but takes it well.
Tasdemir tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Tasdemir tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tasdemir tries to clinch but Ford moves away
and Ford counters with a left and a right that stings Tasdemir. #KD2#
Ford cracks Tasdemir with a big right hand and Tasdemir goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ford cracks Tasdemir with a solid left hand.
Ford postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tasdemir covers up, he's hurt! Ford keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ford and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ford can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
Landon Ford is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 6
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Ford.
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Ford lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Escobar throws a combination that misses
and Ford counters with a nice leg kick.
Ford thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ford.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
Ford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Escobar is rocked!
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escobar looks winded!
Ford closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Escobar out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Landon Ford!
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Event:
RRFC 7:Sydney
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Lyons with a poor takedown
and Ford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Lyons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
Lyons shoots and misses
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Lyons.
Ford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whack! Ford lands a heavy head kick that drops Lyons. The ref tackles Ford to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lyons was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Landon Ford!
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Event:
RRFC 6:Tasdemir vs Lyons
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Ford scores with a punch to the head.
Dettman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ford.
Ford lands a leg kick that knocks Dettman off balance momentarily.
Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dettman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dettman misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Ford misses the target.
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dettman misses the jab.
Dettman misses with a two punch combination.
Dettman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dettman's sensitive parts.
Dettman walks into a jab.
Ford lands with a big left! Dettman is wobbled badly! Ford comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Dettman to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Landon Ford!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ford cracks a nice hook into Hyland's ribs.
Ford darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Winston Hyland has been cut.
Ford lands a jab.#KD#
Ford bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hyland! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Hyland is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Hyland's head off the mat! Hyland is out! He's out! Ford jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Landon Ford!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 1
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Marquis Hyman has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.#ROC2#
Hyman is rocked!
Hyman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hyman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ford.
Oh Hyman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hyman is breathing heavily.
That kick from Ford tenderised Hyman's leg. Hyman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ford feints a jab and as Hyman dips his head, Ford unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hyman right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hyman falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Ford smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Landon Ford!
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