PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drop the World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kirk
vs
Ford

180 cm
22
176 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

192 cm
24
183 lbs
13 - 1 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Ford!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford thows a leg kick but Kirk checks it
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ford motions for Kirk to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford wants to land a leg kick but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk takes one to the side of the head.
Kirk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot

and Kirk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kirk pushes down on Ford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Kirk there.
Kirk prevents Ford from standing back up.
Ford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirk's back!
Kirk trying to control the hands but Ford won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk can't escape the position.
Kirk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kirk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk stops Ford from standing up.
Kirk pushes down on Ford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ford wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kirk is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirk throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kirk postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk passes Ford's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kirk is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
Ford is looking to control Kirk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Kirk wants to pass to mount but Ford is defending the position.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.

Kirk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ford is just riding it out for now. Kirk eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Kirk is very close to passing his half guard.
Ford gets back to full guard.
Kirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Kirk advances position into side control!
Kirk scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirk slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirk is defended easily by Ford.
Good work by Kirk as he checks the leg kick.
Kirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford moves out of range as Kirk throws a body kick.
Kirk throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirk throws a leg kick that misses.
Kirk blocks the body kick.
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirk.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk connects with a jab.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Ford.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kirk.
Ford throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Ford takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Ford thuds his shin into the meat of Kirk's side.
Kirk blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirk scores with a jab to the head.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kirk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Ryan Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford blocks a low kick nicely.
Kirk moves out of range of the body kick.
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 checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ford blocks the leg kick.
Kirk tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Ford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirk.
Ryan Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirk checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ford throws a low kick but Kirk avoids it.
Kirk tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.
Kirk throws the kick towards the body but Ford avoids it.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ford connects with a high kick.
Ford throws a leg kick that misses.
Kirk walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirk throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ford.
Kirk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ford as he jumps to the side.
Ford looks to land a combination but Kirk avoids it well.
Ford checks a low kick from Kirk.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Kirk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kirk unloading with bombs!
Kirk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Kirk.
Kirk landing strikes from the mount and Ford is in trouble!

Ford is rocked!
Ford is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Ford tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk 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.
Ford blocks the body kick.
Ford throws a combination. Kirk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Kirk misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ford misses with a shot to the body

and Kirk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Kirk working some strikes from top position.
Kirk throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Kirk 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 stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford has Kirk pulled in close to control his posture.
Kirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirk thows a big elbow that misses.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
James Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kirk trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Kirk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ford's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Kirk.
Kirk working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk grinds an elbow into Ford's temple.
Ford taking a bit of punishment here - Kirk scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk scoring with punches and elbows.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ford is still in real trouble! Can Kirk finish him?

Kirk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kirk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirk works to advance to full mount. Ford defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ford is bucking up trying to escape but Kirk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kirk punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!