PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hollis Ford (ranked 7276 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Loe (ranked 5693 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Loe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hollis Ford's chin.

Ford
vs
Loe

220 cm
21
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hollis Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Loe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Loe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ford sprawls well initially but Loe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loe is working away from the top position though.
Ford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Loe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loe pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Loe escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.

Loe takes the fight into the clinch.
Ford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loe smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Loe gets control of Ford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Loe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Loe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ford is looking to stand up but Loe won't let him.
Ford trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ford won't allow Loe to sweep him here.
Ford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loe on the ground.

Ford gets to his feet. Loe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ford's guard.
Loe content to stall in guard here.
Loe lands a couple of elbows.
Loe connects with a couple of short punches.
Loe throws a big right hand that misses.

Loe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Loe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loe leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loe decides to pull guard.
Loe wants to sweep here but Ford controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Loe is working an open guard so Ford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by Ford misses

and Loe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ford's guard.
Loe is standing up over Ford. Ford looks to escape but Loe dives into side control.

Ford is rocked!

Oh Ford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loe controlling the position from side mount.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Loe is trying to get an arm triangle but Ford is defending well.
Ford struggling a bit here.
Ford tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Loe easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Loe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loe manages to avoid it.

Loe gets a clinch.

Loe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Loe gets to his feet - Ford follows without any prompting.
Ford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Loe moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries to pull guard but Loe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Loe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ford regains guard immediately.
Loe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
Ford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loe sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Loe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Ford working for a triangle but Loe defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loe passes Ford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Loe there.
Loe controlling the action here.
Loe prevents Ford from standing back up.
Adam Loe has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Loe seems content to control.

Ford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Loe is on him like a limpet, forcing Ford back against the cage.
Ford jumps guard but Loe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollis Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Loe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford tries to pull guard but Loe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ford tries to pull guard but Loe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Loe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Loe working the head and body with strikes.
Loe lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ford trying to get back to full guard but Loe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Loe working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ford looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Loe! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Loe!