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Event:
WOVA: Bottom v Schneider
Date: Nov 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Fordham blocks a jab.
Fordham throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fordham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fordham blocks a head kick by Allen.
Fordham misses with a wild combination.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Allen moves out of range as Fordham strikes.
Jab from Fordham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fordham tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fordham misses the target.
Allen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fordham looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Fordham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fordham connects with a looping right hand.
Fordham misses the jab.#T1#
Fordham takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fordham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fordham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Fordham was not able to check.
Allen slips a jab from Fordham.
Allen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fordham blocks it well.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fordham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fordham tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Thaddeus Fordham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fordham misses with a left hand
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fordham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fordham throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen avoids the body shot from Fordham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Fordham throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Fordham throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Fordham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fordham lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Fordham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
#T3#
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Fordham slips the punch.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Fordham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fordham. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fordham.
Allen throws a hook but Fordham blocks it.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen feints a counter leg kick.
Fordham scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Fordham throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fordham avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen avoids the body shot from Fordham.
Allen avoids the body shot from Fordham.
#T4#
Allen tries to clinch up.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Fordham misses the target.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Fordham looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Fordham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen defending well as Fordham loads up on a big left hand.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fordham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen throws out a counter right but Fordham avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fordham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fordham throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Fordham misses with a kick to the body
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thaddeus Fordham is winning the standup battle so far.
Fordham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fordham scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Fordham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fordham.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Fordham instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fordham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fordham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fordham stalling in the clinch.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fordham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fordham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fordham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fordham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
Fordham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Allen up against the cage.
Fordham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fordham lands a nice uppercut.
Allen looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fordham.
Fordham slows down the pace here.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fordham is defending well for now.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Fordham is controlling him.
A short right from Fordham. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Fordham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fordham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fordham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fordham avoiding damage.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Fordham.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fordham for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Fordham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fordham seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fordham is defending well for now.
Fordham cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Allen wants to stall.
Fordham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fordham.
Thaddeus Fordham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fordham misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fordham gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Fordham.
Fordham blocks an elbow strike.
Fordham lands with a light punch inside.
Fordham has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fordham effectively controlling the action here.
Fordham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fordham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fordham lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Fordham is blocking nicely.
A short left from Fordham. #ROC#Allen is rocked!#BC#
Fordham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fordham finish him?
Fordham lands a lovely overhand right.
BOOM! Fordham lands a beautiful left hook that drops Allen. Allen tries to recover but Fordham is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Allen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Fordham!
A relieved looking Thaddeus Fordham 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:
WOVA Fight Night: Gulag
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Fordham looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Ricardo counters with a takedown into side control.
Ricardo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ricardo working away.
Ricardo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fordham to see if he's OK.
Ricardo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ricardo just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo cracks Fordham with a big elbow.
Fordham is trying to get back to half guard.
Ricardo is working Fordham over with some ground and pound from side control.
My spies in Elite Exclusive Fight Prep inform me that Ricardo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Ricardo scores with punches from side control.
Ricardo working the body and head with strikes.
Fordham is looking to reverse the position.
Fordham is trying to escape the position but Ricardo is controlling the position.
Fordham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ricardo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fordham can't do much from the bottom here.
Ricardo landing a few strikes.
The referee asks Ricardo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ricardo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ricardo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fordham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ricardo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ricardo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fordham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fordham tries to get out of the position.
Ricardo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fordham down.
Ricardo cracks Fordham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fordham is trying to buck Ricardo off.#T2#
Ricardo trying to control the action but Fordham is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fordham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fordham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fordham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fordham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricardo on the ground.
Ricardo cracks Fordham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fordham is looking to regain half guard here but Ricardo keeps moving and retains side control.
Fordham tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricardo avoids the attempt from Fordham to control.
Fordham is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ricardo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fordham?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Ricardo dominating with strikes here.
Ricardo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ricardo avoids the attempt from Fordham to control.
Ricardo looking to finish Fordham with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fordham!
Ricardo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ricardo breaks from Fordham's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fordham tries to hold on but Ricardo pushes him away.
Fordham is looking to improve his position but Ricardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Ricardo with the ground and pound from mount.
Ricardo lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricardo looking to control but Fordham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ricardo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ricardo controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Ricardo landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Fordham is rocked!
Ricardo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Fordham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricardo controlling from the full mount.
Ricardo landing strikes from the mount and Fordham is in trouble!
Ricardo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fordham wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ricardo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Ricardo! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Iron Will
Date: Sep 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Hubbard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fordham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hubbard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fordham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hubbard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Thaddeus Fordham has been cut.
Hubbard throws a head kick that misses.
Fordham blocks a head kick by Hubbard.
A little feinted left hand from Fordham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Hubbard does no damage.
Fordham slips a jab from Hubbard.
A combination from Hubbard does no damage.
Fordham slips a jab and a cross from Hubbard.
An attempted straight right counter from Fordham misses the target.
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!
Fordham sizes up Hubbard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Fordham.
Hubbard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fordham.
A punch combination from Hubbard misses.
Hubbard slips a jab from Fordham.
Fordham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fordham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fordham dodges the punch combination from Hubbard.
#T1#
Fordham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hubbard swinging wildly here.
Fordham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hubbard.
Fordham misses with a looping right.
Fordham swings for the body but Hubbard moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Hubbard scores with a four punch combination!
Fordham scores with a hook.
Hubbard avoids the body shot from Fordham.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hubbard! But no joy.
Hubbard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fordham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hubbard misses with a two punch combination.
Fordham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hubbard swinging wildly here.
Hubbard moves out of range as Fordham strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Hubbard is just out of range.
Fordham throws out a loose jab but Hubbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hubbard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fordham throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Fordham misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Fordham - just one landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Hubbard scores with a four punch combination!
Hubbard walks into a stiff left hand from Fordham.#ROC#Hubbard is rocked!
Fordham lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hubbard - he's out on his feet here! Fordham follows up with another monster hook that separates Hubbard from consciousness! Hubbard falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Fordham stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thaddeus Fordham!
An out of breath Thaddeus Fordham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Oni
Date: Aug 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Fordham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rainey.
A big left from Fordham misses.
Fordham misses with a jab to the body
and Rainey counters with a stiff right hand.
Rainey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A left lands for Rainey.
Fordham takes one on the button.
Fordham throws a combination that misses
and Rainey counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Rainey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fordham throws out a counter right but Rainey avoids it with no problem.
Fordham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Rainey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fordham throws a shot from downtown. Rainey moves away and avoids it.
Rainey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rainey throws a shot to the body.
Rainey scores with a hook.#T1#
Fordham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rainey.
Rainey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fordham eats them both and turns towards Rainey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rainey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fordham.
Donk. Rainey catches Fordham right on the button with a cross.
Rainey tries to move into range but Fordham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Rainey.
Fordham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fordham throws a push kick but Rainey slaps the foot to one side.
Rainey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fordham's head.
Fordham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rainey punishes Fordham's body with a nice straight punch.
Fordham misses with a body shot.
Fordham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rainey is out of range.
Fordham throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Rainey counter with a right hand.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rainey.
Rainey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rainey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fordham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fordham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Fordham is predictable there
and Rainey counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Fordham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rainey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rainey.
Fordham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rainey thuds a left hand into Fordham's body.
Fordham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rainey ducks under a wild hook from Fordham.
Fordham throws a poor cross that misses
and Rainey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rainey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fordham momentarily.
Rainey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Fordham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rainey.
Rainey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fordham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rainey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rainey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been informed that Fordham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fordham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fordham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rainey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fordham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Fordham is predictable there
and Rainey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fordham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rainey under the eye.
Fordham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rainey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Rainey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rainey lands a nice shot to the body.
Marty Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fordham misses with a lunging right hand
and Rainey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fordham misses with a leg kick
and Rainey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rainey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rainey takes one to the side of the head.
Rainey throws a hook but Fordham avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Fordham misses its intended target.
It looked like Rainey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fordham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Rainey finds it's way through Fordham's defenses.
Rainey digs a good hook to Fordham's body.
#T1#
Fordham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rainey moves away.
Rainey jabs Fordham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fordham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fordham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rainey.
Marty Rainey is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rainey.
Fordham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rainey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fordham scrambles back to his feet.
Rainey ducks under a wild hook from Fordham.
A quick step to the side and Rainey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fordham cracks Rainey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rainey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fordham at a distance.
Fordham misses with a right hand
and Rainey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fordham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Rainey misses the target.
Donk. Fordham catches Rainey right on the button with a cross.
Rainey defending well as Fordham loads up on a big left hand.
Fordham tests Rainey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rainey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fordham throws a leg kick
and Rainey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rainey takes a swing at Fordham's ribcage but misses.
Rainey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fordham jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rainey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fordham.
Fordham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fordham throws an off balance right hand
letting Rainey counter with a right hand.
Rainey throws out a powerful jab.
Fordham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rainey just misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fordham connects with a body shot.
Rainey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fordham can do to turn this around?
Rainey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fordham.#T4#
Fordham missing with a left hand there. Rainey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rainey throws a big shot that misses.
Rainey catches Fordham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fordham throws a solid leg kick but Rainey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fordham.
Rainey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rainey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fordham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Fordham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rainey throws a body punch but Fordham moves out of range.
Fordham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fordham throws the left hand but Rainey avoids the punch easily.
Fordham misses with a leg kick
and Rainey counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Rainey dominated that second round.
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#
Rainey scores with a nice head shot.
Fordham looks to throw the jab but Rainey is out of range.
Fordham misses with a right hand
and Rainey counters with a three punch combo that has Fordham backing up. Fordham nods at Rainey to acknowledge the strikes.
Fordham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rainey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fordham scrambles back to his feet.
Rainey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fordham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fordham throws a low kick but Rainey avoids it.
Fordham is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fordham throws the left hand but Rainey avoids the punch easily.
Fordham misses with an uppercut
and Rainey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rainey scores with a jab to the head.
Fordham moves away from the strike by Rainey.
Rainey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fordham.
A little jabbing left from Fordham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Rainey blocks the low kick.
Fordham looks to land a right hand but Rainey moved out of range.
Fordham tries to land a front kick but Rainey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rainey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rainey.
Rainey moves away from the strike by Fordham.
Rainey scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Fordham walks into a stiff left hand from Rainey.
Rainey throws a shot to the body.
Fordham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rainey jabs Fordham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fordham throws a lazy uppercut
and Rainey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fordham misses with a right hand
and Rainey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Rainey there.
Fordham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fordham avoids the body shot from Rainey.
#T3#
Rainey slips under a jab from Fordham.
Fordham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rainey slips under a jab.
Rainey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fordham can pounce on him.
Rainey misses with a right hand
and Fordham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fordham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fordham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rainey throws a jab when Fordham was well out of range.
Fordham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rainey finds it's way round the side to connect with Fordham's head.
Rainey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fordham.#T4#
Rainey moves out of range as Fordham strikes.
Rainey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fordham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fordham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Rainey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fordham.
Rainey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fordham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marty Rainey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rainey throws an overhand right that lands on Fordham's shoulder, as Fordham tries to avoid the shot.
Rainey looks to score with a jab to the body but Fordham is just out of range.
Rainey scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Rainey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rainey 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Rainey! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1228 Round 3
Date: Jul 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Tyler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fordham swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Fordham is just out of range.
It looked like Fordham was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Tyler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fordham's sensitive parts.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Fordham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyler.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Fordham.
Fordham swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Good exchange - Tyler coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fordham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fordham checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Fordham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fordham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Fordham.
Fordham takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tyler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fordham avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Tyler tests Fordham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fordham misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tyler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyler pushes Fordham away with a front kick.
Tyler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Fordham.
Tyler lands a jab.
Fordham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fordham misses the body punch
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fordham is looking to wear down Tyler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fordham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyler counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Tyler. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyler throws a body punch but Fordham moves out of range.
Fordham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyler throws out a loose jab but Fordham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fordham just misses with a punch to the body.
Fordham throws a body shot but no joy.
Fordham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fordham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler connects with an inside leg kick.
Fordham drops his hands momentarily and Tyler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Fordham misses with a wild body shot.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fordham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyler throws a hook but Fordham avoids it easily.
Fordham lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyler throws a lazy right hand but Fordham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fordham staying out of range there.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Fordham ducks down to avoid it.
Fordham throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler with the inside leg kick.
Tyler with the inside leg kick.
Fordham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Fordham ducks down to avoid it.
Tyler looks to throw the jab but Fordham is out of range.
Fordham misses with a wild body shot.
Fordham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Fordham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
Tyler throws the left hand but Fordham avoids the punch easily.
Fordham throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fordham just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler connects with a body shot.
Fordham throws a body shot but no joy.
Fordham misses with a wild body shot.
Tyler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fordham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyler. Tyler obviously looking to wear him down.
Fordham throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Good work by Fordham as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Tyler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fordham just misses with a punch to the body.
Fordham throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Tyler.
Tyler is looking to slow Fordham down with leg kicks.
Fordham misses with a wild body shot.
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fordham might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fordham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Fordham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fordham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab.
Fordham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyler counters with a two punch combo.
Fordham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Tyler scores with a push kick.
Fordham misses with a shot to the body
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Fordham.
Fordham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Fordham misses its target.
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jet Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fordham cracks a nice hook into Tyler's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fordham. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Tyler misses.
Tyler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyler lands with a straight right. Fordham didn't see that one coming.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fordham manages to avoid it.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Fordham.
Fordham misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Fordham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Fordham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fordham.
Fordham takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Fordham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
Fordham takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Fordham throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fordham throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyler misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fordham. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyler! But no joy.
Fordham throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fordham takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Fordham throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tyler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fordham manages to avoid it.
Fordham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fordham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fordham. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Fordham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fordham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Fordham avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Tyler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fordham's sensitive parts.
Tyler misses with an uppercut
and Fordham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyler thinking. #T4#
Fordham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fordham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fordham misses with a body shot.
Tyler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fordham misses the shot to the body.
Tyler works Fordham's body with a nice hook.
Fordham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fordham.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyler! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fordham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fordham misses with a body shot.
Fordham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Fordham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Fordham swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler throws out a counter right but Fordham avoids it with no problem.
Fordham misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tyler misses with a hook.
Fordham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fordham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut.
Fordham just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler lands a slapping body shot.
Fordham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fordham.
A lazy left from Tyler finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Fordham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fordham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Tyler lands a head shot.
Tyler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fordham misses the shot to the body.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fordham moves away.#T1#
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Fordham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fordham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Tyler lands a jab to the head.
Tyler throws an overhand right that lands on Fordham's shoulder, as Fordham tries to avoid the shot.
Fordham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Fordham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyler, as that shot connected.
Tyler throws an overhand right that lands on Fordham's shoulder, as Fordham tries to avoid the shot.
Fordham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fordham moves out of range as Tyler throws a body kick.
Fordham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Tyler lands a nice hook to Fordham's body. Fordham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fordham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Fordham throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler throws an off balance right hand
and Fordham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fordham just misses with a punch to the body.
Fordham slips a straight right by Tyler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler missing with a left hand there. Fordham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyler clobbers Fordham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fordham. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fordham manages to avoid it.
Fordham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fordham misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Tyler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Fordham misses with a body shot.
Fordham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fordham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Tyler scores with a jab to the body.
Fordham misses with a wild body shot.
Fordham misses with a wild body shot.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
Tyler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fordham.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tyler misses.
Fordham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Fordham.
Fordham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Tyler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fordham throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fordham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fordham. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fordham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fordham.
Fordham throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Fordham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Fordham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Fordham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fordham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fordham misses with a shot to the body
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Fordham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Thaddeus Fordham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jet Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler clobbers Fordham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyler 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jet Tyler!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jet Tyler!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jet Tyler!
Jet Tyler wins by unanimous decision!
Jet Tyler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1228 Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Fordham looks to land a combination but Mcbride avoids it well.
Mcbride changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fordham avoids the body shot from Mcbride.
Mcbride takes a swing at Fordham's ribcage but misses.
Mcbride takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcbride throws a body shot but no joy.
Chad Mcbride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Fordham.
Mcbride checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcbride tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fordham swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Mcbride feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fordham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fordham throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mcbride uses it to pass to side control.
Fordham tries to bench press Mcbride off him but Mcbride keeps the position.
Mcbride remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fordham looks to move to half guard but instead Mcbride has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Fordham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fordham keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcbride controlling his opponent.
Fordham is trying to escape the mount.
Mcbride controlling his opponent.
Fordham regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fordham looking for submissions off his back.
Mcbride lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Fordham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcbride pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fordham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fordham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fordham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcbride pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fordham looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fordham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fordham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fordham actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Fordham has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mcbride escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mcbride!
Fordham is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mcbride is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fordham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fordham is squirming around, avoiding Mcbride's attempts to control the action.
Fordham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcbride landing strikes from the mount and Fordham is in trouble! #T4#
Mcbride landing strikes from the mount and Fordham is in trouble! #SUB#
Mcbride has control of Fordham's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fordham regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mcbride wants to control the pace but Fordham is squirming around nicely.
Fordham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcbride tries to control but Fordham wriggling away.
Mcbride landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mcbride dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mcbride tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcbride shoots in but Fordham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fordham.
Fordham leaves Mcbride with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fordham throws a series of punches but Mcbride moves out of range.
Fordham dips to his left and cracks Mcbride with an uppercut!
Mcbride is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fordham can do to turn this around?
Fordham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fordham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fordham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcbride.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Mcbride. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fordham leaves Mcbride with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Mcbride throws a lazy head kick
and Fordham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fordham jabs at Mcbride's body.
Mcbride thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fordham with a nice calf kick.
Fordham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcbride. That did some damage!
Fordham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcbride throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fordham counter with a right hand.
Fordham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fordham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fordham lands a slapping body shot.
Fordham throws a nice outside leg 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!
Fordham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fordham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcbride's head.#T2#
Mcbride checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mcbride tries to clinch but Fordham is having none of it.
Fordham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mcbride misses with a straight left.
Mcbride tries a head kick but it misses.
Fordham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mcbride misses the body punch
and Fordham counters with a series of strikes. Mcbride will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Fordham forces Mcbride back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Fordham on the inside.
Fordham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fordham is leaning against Mcbride and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fordham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fordham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fordham is stalling here.
Fordham scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A short right from Fordham.
Fordham lands a left hand.
Mcbride is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fordham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fordham lands a shoulder strike.
Mcbride is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fordham to keep the fight standing.
Fordham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fordham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fordham.
Fordham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcbrides head.
Fordham lands with a short shot to the head.
Fordham lands an uppercut.
Fordham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcbride up against the cage.
Fordham is leaning against Mcbride and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fordham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fordham is working Mcbride over against the cage.
Fordham lands a shot to the body.
Fordham lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcbride being controlled against the cage.
Fordham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fordham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fordham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcbride backwards.
Fordham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcbride wants a takedown but no success here.
Fordham works on Mcbride's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fordham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcbride's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fordham scores with a leg kick.
Fordham ducks under a wild hook from Mcbride.
Mcbride moves forwards but Fordham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcbride throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fordham's waist but Fordham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcbride off to one side.
Fordham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fordham connects with a leg kick.
Mcbride is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mcbride ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fordham moves away.
Despite the aggression on Fordham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fordham throws a combination. Mcbride tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mcbride misses with a takedown
and Fordham counters with a stiff right hand.
Fordham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fordham. That's going to slow Mcbride down.
Fordham throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcbride takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fordham thumps Mcbride with a low kick.#T1#
Fordham wants to land a leg kick but Mcbride is out of range.
Fordham connects with a jab.
Fordham stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Mcbride. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcbride fails to land the takedown.
Fordham stalks Mcbride and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcbride's face. Mcbride staggers backwards, shaken.
Fordham throws out a leg kick but Mcbride moves out of range and Fordham only half commits.
Mcbride tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fordham defends well and Mcbride ends up having to push Fordham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fordham is stalling here.
Fordham lands a body punch.
Mcbride fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fordham stalls. #T2#
Fordham cracks Mcbride with a nice body shot.
Thaddeus Fordham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fordham lands with a short shot to the head.
Fordham is pushing Mcbride up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Fordham.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fordham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fordham.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcbride is looking for a takedown.
Fordham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fordham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fordham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Fordham stalling the fight.
Fordham lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Fordham.
Fordham lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Fordham.
A short right from Fordham.
Mcbride wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fordham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcbride.
Fordham presses Mcbride against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fordham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fordham digs a right hand into Mcbride's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcbride's gas tank.
Fordham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fordham scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fordham.
Fordham lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Fordham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Fordham.
Mcbride takes a shot to the head.
Fordham is leaning against Mcbride and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fordham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcbride or not.
Fordham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fordham digs a right hand underneath Mcbride's ribcage. Mcbride let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fordham lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Fordham.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fordham.
Mcbride being controlled against the cage.
Chad Mcbride has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Fordham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fordham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fordham 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 William Peck scores the fight for Thaddeus Fordham!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Thaddeus Fordham!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Thaddeus Fordham!
Thaddeus Fordham wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1228 Round 1
Date: Jul 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Shankar dives in for a single leg takedown but Fordham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fordham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fordham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shankar's elbow.
Fordham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fordham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Fordham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fordham gets through Shankar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Fordham.
Fordham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shankar is trying to break the clinch but Fordham has him pressed against the cage.
Fordham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shankar backwards.
Fordham struggles to land a body shot inside as Shankar controls his hands.
A short right from Fordham.
Shankar is pushing Fordham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fordham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fordham lands a right hand. #T1#
Fordham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fordham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Fordham.
Fordham tries a body shot but Shankar blocks it.
Shankar jumps guard but Fordham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shankar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fordham misses with some punches.
Fordham lands a body shot.
Fordham can't find room to land a body shot as Shankar controls the action.
Fordham has Shankar pressed against the cage, preventing Shankar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shankar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadhi Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fordham tries to throw a body punch but Shankar avoids it by throwing Fordham back against the cage.
Shankar goes for a takedown attempt but Fordham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Fordham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shankar was covering up waiting for the punch and Fordham finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2##SUB2#
Fordham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shankar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fordham, into his guard. #REVR#
Shankar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Fordham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shankar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shankar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shankar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fordham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shankar has managed to get both his arms back between Fordham's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Fordham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shankar defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fordham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Fordham looking for a guillotine here but Shankar defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Fordham looking for subs off his back but Shankar has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fordham tries to get to full guard but Shankar has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fordham has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shankar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shankar!
Shankar trying to control the action but Fordham is working from the bottom.
Fordham tries to bench press Shankar off him but Shankar keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fordham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fordham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fordham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shankar pulls his head out easily.
Shankar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shankar wants to pass to mount but Fordham is defending the position. #SUB2#
Fordham looking for submissions off his back.
Shankar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Fordham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shankar pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fordham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fordham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fordham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shankar misses with a takedown attempt
and Fordham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shankar wants to clinch up but Fordham keeps it at a distance.
Shankar tries to clinch up.
Fordham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fordham misses with a straight right.
Shankar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shankar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shankar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fordham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shankar tries for a takedown but Fordham circles away easily
and Fordham counters with a good low kick that Shankar was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadhi Shankar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fordham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shankar momentarily.
Fordham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankar manages to avoid it.
Fordham misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Shankar slips a jab from Fordham.
Shankar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fordham looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankar is just out of range.
Shankar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fordham circles away.#CL2#
Fordham gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fordham.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fordham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fordham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fordham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Fordham.
Good body shot from Fordham.
Fordham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Fordham.
Thaddeus Fordham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fordham just leaning against Shankar, taking a breather. #T2#
Fordham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shankars head.
Fordham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fordham struggles to land a body shot inside as Shankar controls his hands.
Shankar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fordham to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fordham leaning against his opponent.
Fordham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fordham.
Fordham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shankar takes a shot to the head.
Fordham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shankar.
Nice body punch from Fordham.
A short left from Fordham.
Fordham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fordham works on Shankar's body with a couple of short punches.
Fordham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Fordham.
#T3#
Fordham lands a hook that snaps the head of Shankar backwards.
Fordham'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.
Fordham tries to work over Shankar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fordham can't find room to land a body shot as Shankar controls the action.
Fordham lands a right hand.
Fordham has Shankar pressed against the cage.
Fordham misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Fordham has hold of one of Shankar's legs. Shankar is fighting the takedown attempt but Fordham gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fordham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Shankar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fordham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fordham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fordham drops back looking for a leg! Shankar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shankar manages to kick Fordham off! Fordham jumps back into Shankar's guard. #T4#
Shankar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Fordham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fordham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shankar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fordham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shankar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shankar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Fordham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Fordham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shankar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fordham is tightening it up a little... Shankar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shankar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shankar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fordham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thaddeus Fordham! |
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