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Event:
ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Maldonado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ford on the side of the head.
Maldonado slips a straight right by Ford.
Maldonado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldonado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldonado.
Ford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldonado with a body shot.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a head kick.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Ford misses
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldonado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldonado lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
Maldonado throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Kareem Ford has been cut.
Ford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maldonado.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldonado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ford. That did some damage!
Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Maldonado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maldonado drops his hands momentarily and Ford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Ford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maldonado. That one must have hurt.
Maldonado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ford misses with a left hand
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maldonado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford working away.
Ford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maldonado's legs. #SUB2#
Ford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maldonado, who protects the arm well.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Maldonado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maldonado is looking for a sweep.
Maldonado can't do much from the bottom here.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ford tries for a kimura but Maldonado is defending well. #SUB2#
Ford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maldonado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ford but great work by Maldonado.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ford wants to control but Maldonado postures up.
Ford tries to buck Maldonado off but Maldonado is having none of it.
What's Ford going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Maldonado trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Ford tries to improve position but can't.
Maldonado throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ford trying to control here.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Ford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ford throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldonado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maldonado lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Maldonado. No joy for Ford on that attempt.
Maldonado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maldonado lands a high kick!
A shot to the liver by Maldonado. Beautiful body shot.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Maldonado digs a good hook to Ford's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a solid body kick.
Maldonado tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Kareem Ford's cut even more.
Maldonado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.#T1#
Maldonado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Ford is rocked!
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldonado finish him?
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldonado is just out of range.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Ford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kareem Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Maldonado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Maldonado is defending well. #SUB2#
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ford goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maldonado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ford's guard! Nice work there by Maldonado!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford keeping moving, preventing Maldonado from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Ford is looking for a triangle but Maldonado pushes his legs off easily.
Maldonado looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a triangle but Maldonado pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Maldonado from controlling successfully. #T4#
Maldonado pushes down on Ford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ford is pressing down on Maldonado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maldonado advances position into side control!
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Ford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geovanni Maldonado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Ford's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ford drops his hands momentarily and Maldonado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Maldonado counters with a good low kick that Ford was not able to check.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Maldonado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldonado - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Maldonado.
Geovanni Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldonado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldonado, as that shot connected.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldonado connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Maldonado cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maldonado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldonado digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Maldonado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ford under the eye.
Maldonado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maldonado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maldonado is looking to wear down Ford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maldonado keeps Ford at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Maldonado.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kareem Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maldonado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldonado catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Kareem Ford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a shot to the body.
Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado lands a body shot.
Maldonado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldonado lands with a nice body punch.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maldonado connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Maldonado connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Maldonado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ford.#T3#
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Ford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldonado - that will leave a mark!
Maldonado throws a nice head kick!
Geovanni Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado.
Ford fails with the takedown
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a nice right hand.
Geovanni Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldonado lands a jab.#T4#
Maldonado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Maldonado throws a front kick that sends Ford stumbling back into the cage.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldonado counters with a good, hard body kick but Ford shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Ford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maldonado throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geovanni Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldonado, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geovanni Maldonado!
A relieved looking Geovanni Maldonado 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 106
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Ford misses with a hook. Adaev ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Ford has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kareem Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Adaev shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Adaev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adaev.
Adaev wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Adaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Copes. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
Adaev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ford is proving hard to escape from.
Adaev postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adaev stopping the sweep attempt from Ford.#SUB#
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adaev is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Adaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
Ford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Adaev wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adaev tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Adaev moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Adaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Adaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ford has passed into half guard!
Adaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adaev is looking to control Ford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adaev avoid being mounted?
Ford trying to control from Adaev's half guard. Adaev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Adaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Adaev, not yet.
Adaev pulls Ford in close to his closed guard and prevents Ford from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adaev's guard.
Ford trying to control from half guard but Adaev is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Adaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Adaev actively working from the bottom here.
Adaev is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard.
Ford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ford connects with a nice short shot to Adaev's temple.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Adaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adaev wants to get back to full guard.
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 Kareem Ford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adaev 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.
Ford is looking for a counter combo.
Adaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
As Ford backs off Adaev throws a huge counter combo but Ford manages to avoid it all.
Adaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kareem Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Adaev.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Adaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ford won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard.
Ford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #T1#
Adaev stopping the sweep attempt from Ford.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Adaev wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Adaev advances position into side control!
Ford is trying to control Adaev's posture but Adaev avoids it.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Adaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Adaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Adaev is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford gets back to full guard.
Adaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramazan Adaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Adaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Ford is trying to control the position but Adaev postures up.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ford is looking for a triangle but Adaev pushes his legs off easily.
Ford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adaev controls the pace.#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.#SUB#
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adaev trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Adaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Adaev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramazan Adaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Adaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adaev lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Adaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adaev defends it easily.
Adaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev is pushing down on Ford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ford is fighting to maintain full guard but Adaev has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Adaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adaev pulls his head out easily.
Adaev wants to take a breather but Ford is having none of it. #SUB2#
Adaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Adaev seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Adaev sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura here.
Ford is pressing down on Adaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adaev postures up.
#SUB#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass.
Adaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Ford struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Adaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
Adaev working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adaev working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Adaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adaev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ramazan Adaev!
A victorious Ramazan Adaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford misses with a body shot.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
#TD#
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
McCarthy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ford to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McCarthy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ford pulls down on the head and he's put McCarthy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kareem Ford!
A pretty intense looking Kareem Ford took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 75
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Amir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kareem Ford has been cut.
Amir staying out of range there.#TD#
Amir gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amir wants to pass to mount but Ford is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Amir seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amir pulls his head out easily.
Amir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amir controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ford looking for a kimura from the bottom but Amir passes into side control!
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Amir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Amir controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amir stalling. #SUB#
Amir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amir.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.#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.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Amir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amir trying to pass the guard but Ford defending well.
Amir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Amir.#SUB#
Amir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Amir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Ford's cut.
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#
Ford swinging wildly here.
Amir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Amir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amir slips under a jab from Ford.
A jab from Amir misses.
Amir throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Amir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ford's half guard.#SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amir's back!#T1##SUB2#
Ford working for a choke but Amir is defending well.
Amir turns into Ford and is now in his guard.
Amir looking to pass the guard.
Amir controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ford working for a triangle but Amir defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ford looking for subs off his back but Amir has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ford actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amir not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amir pulls his head out easily.
Amir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?#T3#
Amir trying to mount his opponent but Ford defends it. #SUB2#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amir pulls his head out easily.
Amir 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.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Hassan Amir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ford looking for a kimura from the bottom but Amir passes into side control!
A lull in the action here as Amir stalls from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard.
Amir takes a little break here. Ford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Amir is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amir taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amir is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Amir presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Amir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Ford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amir throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Amir throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Ford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Amir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Amir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
Ford wants to improve his position but Amir is controlling well.
Amir wants to pass to mount but Ford is defending the position.
Ford tries to roll over but Amir keeps him under control.
Amir trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ford for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kareem Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Amir continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Amir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Amir is looking to advance position but Ford won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amir pulls his head out easily.
Ford tries to get to full guard but Amir has control of the leg.
Amir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amir content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Still in half guard, Amir seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amir stalling.
Amir works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amir content just to control the position here.
Hassan Amir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ford really wants to buck Amir off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Amir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Amir!
Our winner, Hassan Amir, 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 58
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Georgiev.
Ford keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Ford misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ford there.#KD2#
Ford cracks Georgiev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Georgiev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ford finish him?
Georgiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!#CL#
Georgiev takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Georgiev pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Georgiev manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Ford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georgiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Georgiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground.#SUB2#
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ford won't allow Georgiev to get back to his feet.
Georgiev working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ford drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ford seems to have locked his on tight now - Georgiev screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ford, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kareem Ford!
Kareem Ford got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 37
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
McKnotty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
McKnotty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ford's half guard.#SUB2#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKnotty pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
McKnotty is trying to work for a kimura but Ford is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ford is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McKnotty is tapping! Great win for Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kareem Ford!
Kareem Ford took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Scott swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Kareem Ford has been cut.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.#KD#
Scott feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ford sprawling to the canvas! Ford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Scott finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott drops Ford with a straight right hand, right on the button! Scott 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 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montgomery Scott!
A very excited looking Montgomery Scott rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Ford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gilmore's guard.#SUB#
Ford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gilmore wants to sweep but no luck.
Gilmore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Ford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilmore has wrist control.#SUB#
Ford drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ford as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gilmore screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ford! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kareem Ford!
Kareem Ford got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ewing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ewing tries to close the distance and clinch but Ford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
and Ewing counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kareem Ford has been cut.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
letting Ewing counter with a right hand.
Ewing lands with a right hand.
Ewing plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Ford to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Ford just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Ewing! |
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