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Event:
RMMA 15 - Sroka v Malone
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirkez.
#TD2#
Kirkez shoots in and gets a takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford is trying to control the position but Kirkez postures up.
Kirkez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ford working a defensive guard but Kirkez passes into half guard.
Ford is doing well to control the position and prevent Kirkez from advancing to side control.
Kirkez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ford is looking to improve his position.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Kirkez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ford!
Kirkez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
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 wants to control but Kirkez is having none of it.
Ford is looking to improve his position but Kirkez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ford is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punchin N\' Chockin, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ford has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Kirkez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ford defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kirkez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ford's body.
#T3#
Kirkez is looking to control Ford but Ford is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Kirkez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB2#
Kirkez looking for the RNC.
Kirkez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kirkez throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ford could be in trouble here!
Ford wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ford trying to control the action but Kirkez just sinks the hooks in.
Kirkez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ford is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ford tries to roll but Kirkez sticks to his back.
Kirkez gets his hands free as Ford looks to control.
Kirkez biding his time, controlling Ford.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Ford as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kirkez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mush Kirkez 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##TD2#
Kirkez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ford!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ford wants to control but Kirkez postures up.#SU2#
Kirkez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ford to his feet.
Kirkez blocks a head kick by Ford.
Kirkez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Mush Kirkez has been cut.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirkez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirkez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirkez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirkez 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.
Kirkez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford is looking for a counter combo.
Alijah Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Kirkez.
Kirkez misses with a body kick.
Kirkez scores with a push kick.#T1#
Kirkez shoots for a double leg takedown but Ford sprawls well. He's pushed Kirkez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ford tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Kirkez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ford pushes Kirkez off and scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ford.
Decent striking displayed by Ford there.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirkez circles away.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkez avoids the head kick by Ford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws a one two combo.
Ford leaves Kirkez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Ford lands with a kick to the temple. Kirkez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Kirkez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Kirkez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU2#
Kirkez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kirkez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ford tries to avoid it but Kirkez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ford to the ground. Ford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Alijah Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirkez throws a head kick that misses.
Ford connects with a jab.
Ford throws a hook but Kirkez blocks it.#T3##CL#
Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Kirkez manages to pull guard.
Kirkez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kirkez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ford.
Mush Kirkez has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkez is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
Ford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kirkez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Ford stalks Kirkez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kirkez's face. Kirkez staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford throws a leg kick which misses Kirkez's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirkez tries to avoid it. #T4##CL#
Ford closes the distance and pushes Kirkez back into the cage.
Kirkez prevents a body shot from Ford.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Ford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford misses with a hook. Kirkez ducked under it nicely.
Kirkez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Kirkez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kirkez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ford is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kirkez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alijah Ford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mush Kirkez's cut.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kirkez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirkez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
We've been informed that Kirkez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Ford tries to sprawl but Kirkez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ford wants to improve his position but Kirkez is controlling well.
Ford is looking to control Kirkez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirkez lands a nice short elbow.
Kirkez working over Ford with some ground and pound. Ford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Kirkez prevents Ford from standing back up.
#ES#
Ford kicks off Kirkez and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Kirkez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ford to the ground. Kirkez is now in Ford's guard.
Kirkez is standing up over Ford. Ford looks to escape but Kirkez dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ford seems a little lost for a moment, as Kirkez dominates the positioning.
Kirkez cracks Ford with a big right hand but Ford just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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.#SU2#
Kirkez stands up. #CL2#
Kirkez instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kirkez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirkez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ford prevents it.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Kirkez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirkez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kirkez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ford is keeping busy.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Kirkez avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford digs a right hand underneath Kirkez's ribcage. Kirkez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Kirkez saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Ford. That snapped Kirkez's head back.
#T3#
Kirkez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Alijah Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Kirkez.#CL2#
Kirkez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ford, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Kirkez drags the fight down to the ground.
Kirkez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirkez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirkez pulls Ford in close to prevent any damage.
Ford postures up.
Ford throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Ford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Kirkez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ford defends well.#SUB2#
Kirkez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ford is aware though and is defending well.
Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ford postures up.
Kirkez is pulling down on Ford's head. It's preventing any offense from Ford, at least for the moment.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mush Kirkez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirkez 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mush Kirkez! |
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Event:
RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Code lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Ford scores with a four punch combination!
Ford takes a swing at Code's ribcage but misses.
Code stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Alijah Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Code clinches.
Ford wants to break free but Code has control.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Code.
Stalling in the clinch from Code.
Code lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Code's brow. #BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford tries to clinch there but Code circles away.
Code is looking to counter punch.
Ford wants to clinch#KD#
and Code counters with a nice right hand that sends Ford toppling to the canvas! Ford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Code finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Alijah Ford has been cut.#T1#
Ford throws a leg kick
and Code counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ford off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Code follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ford was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damari Code! |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Ford tries to clinch up
and Aspinall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Alijah Ford has been cut.
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Ford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aspinall lands a body shot.
Aspinall lands a right hook to the body.
Ford looks winded!
Aspinall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aspinall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cam Aspinall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford drops his hands momentarily. Aspinall doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ford staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ford doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cam Aspinall!
During a confident post fight interview, Cam Aspinall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA 5 - Nyambat v Dos Santos
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Ford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford is looking to clinch but Powell is avoiding it.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Powell connects with a single shot there.
Ford throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Ford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Ford misses with an uppercut
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ford ducks right into an uppercut from Powell.
Kamari Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Powell misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Powell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Powell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Powell avoids the head kick by Ford.
Powell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ford with a jab.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Powell connects with a jab.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Powell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Ford looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ford misses.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Powell.
Ford walks into a left hand.
Ford with a nice calf kick.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powell circles away quickly and effectively.
Powell misses the jab.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Powell lunges at Ford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ford's hand.
Powell misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
It looks like Powell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Powell looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.#CL2#
Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Powell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Powell misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Powell with a nice cross.
Powell misses with a looping right.
Powell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ford throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
Powell misses with a straight right.
Powell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Ford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Powell throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Powell lands a jab to Ford's midsection.#CL2#
Powell gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Powell fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ford avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch.
Powell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Powell throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford tries to clinch but Powell is having none of it.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Ford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Ford forces Powell back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powell as Ford tries to tie him up.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Powell connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford moves away from the strike by Powell.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Powell lands a right hook to the body.
Ford scores with a sloppy right hand. Powell should have avoided that one.
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 Kamari Powell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Powell swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Powell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Powell checks a leg kick.
Powell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Powell circles away.
Powell punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Ford punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.
Alijah Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Powell connects with a nice looking jab.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Powell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ford moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Despite the aggression on Ford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Powell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Powell digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.#CL2#
Ford pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ford. Powell shrugs it off 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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell lands the left hand.
Ford throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target. #T2#
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ford doesn't seem bothered though.
Powell jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Ford finds it's way through Powell's defenses.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Powell throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Powell throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamari Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
Ford keeps Powell at a distance using the push kick.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell is looking to counter punch.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Ford looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ford tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Ford slips a straight right by Powell.#T3#
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Ford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
Powell misses with a hook.
Powell clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Powell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ford lands a right hand.
Ford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Ford has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
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 scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
A big right from Powell misses.
Powell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford walks into a jab.
Powell throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell 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.
Powell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell misses the jab.
Powell misses with a looping right.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alijah Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Powell throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Ford pushes Powell away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Powell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ford moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Ford slips under a jab.
Powell lands a nice looking body shot.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford slips under a jab from Powell.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
Powell misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Powell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Powell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ford momentarily.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Ford with a nice calf kick.
Powell jabs at Ford's body.
Powell takes one to the side of the head.
Ford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Powell connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford slips a straight right by Powell.
As Powell backs off Ford throws a huge counter combo but Powell manages to avoid it all.
Powell punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Ford wants to clinch.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
Powell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ford throws a hook but Powell avoids it easily.
Ford slips a jab from Powell.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford cracks Powell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Powell throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Powell misses with an uppercut.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Powell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Ford is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Powell misses its intended target.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Ford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Powell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Powell eats them both and turns towards Ford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Powell lands a jab to the head.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.#T4#
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Powell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell works the jab nicely.
Powell looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Powell misses with a hook.
Ford wants to clinch up but Powell keeps it at a distance.
Ford cracks Powell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Powell throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Powell as he connects with a hook.
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Powell.
Powell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ford. Ford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford tries to counter with a clinch but Powell shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamari Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powell 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamari Powell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Caghan White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ford is trying to stand.
White is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.
Ford is trying to stand up here but White is controlling him well. #SU#
White stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from White.
Ford with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there.
Ford is trying to escape back to his feet but White uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.#T1#
Ford stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
White wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Ford wants to control but White postures up.#SU#
White decides to stand back up.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford with a nice cross.
Ford thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Ford misses with a head kick.
#TD#
White gets a double leg takedown into Ford's guard.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and White manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Ford is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is controlling the pace.
#SU#
White stands up out of the half guard.
Ford throws a nice head kick!
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
White avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ford sprawls well. Ford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ford cracks White with a nice body shot.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4##BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caghan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ford is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Ford circles away and we're back to standing.
White is breathing heavily.
Ford thuds a left hand into White's body.#CL2#
Ford rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Ford lands but White takes it in his stride.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ford lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.
Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alijah Ford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ford has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford scores with a hook to the body.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Caghan White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Ford as White shoots in.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good leg kick by Ford.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but White 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caghan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Good leg kick by Ford.
Alijah Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ford moves into range and clinches up with White.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Ford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ford is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
Ford is working White over against the cage.
Ford gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford lands a head shot.
Ford shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Ford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on 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!
Ford lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Ford moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
#T2##TD2#
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ford landing strikes.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Ford working the ground and pound.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
Ford working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ford working the body and head with strikes.
Caghan White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Ford keeps moving and retains side control.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ford lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear White down.
Ford looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ford lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Ford is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on White'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.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Ford cracks White with a big right hand but White just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ford connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Ford lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear White down.
Ford working the head with strikes.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ford working away.
Ford lands some shots froms side control.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Ford keeps moving and retains side control.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
White is trying to get back to half guard.
Ford is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ford looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alijah Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ford - that will leave a mark!
#TD#
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Ford wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it. #SU#
White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ford manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. White keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from White. #BC2#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford lands a two punch combo.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford with a nice calf kick.
Ford throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
White gets the takedown into side control.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ford looks like he's trying to stand up.
White 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. #SU#
White stands up from half guard. #TD#
White decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
White wants to stand but Ford has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
White is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
White seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.#T3##ES2#
Ford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but White is on him like a limpet, forcing Ford back against the cage.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ford lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford scores with a head kick.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and White ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Ford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ford distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alijah Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White wants to stand but Ford is controlling the position.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alijah Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alijah Ford!
Caghan White was interviewed post fight and said 'HİLE'. |
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