PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Canedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Wordsworth Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canedo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NFG - Dressed to Kill (You). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Canedo
vs
Wordsworth Ward

203 cm
24
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

179 cm
25
218 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eugene Canedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederick Wordsworth Ward!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Wordsworth Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wordsworth Ward.

It looks like Eugene Canedo has been cut.

Canedo has managed to clinch.
Canedo effectively controlling the action here.
Canedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Canedo'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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Canedo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wordsworth Ward's brow.
Wordsworth Ward avoids the elbow strike from Canedo, against the cage.
Canedo pushes off an throws an elbow but Wordsworth Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Canedo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wordsworth Ward's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Canedo throws an elbow but misses.
Canedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Canedo.
Canedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Canedo lands an elbow that stopped Wordsworth Ward in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Canedo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Canedo lands a nice uppercut.
Canedo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Canedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canedo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canedo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wordsworth Ward avoids the elbow strike from Canedo, against the cage.
Canedo stalling in the clinch.
Wordsworth Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canedo is defending well.
Wordsworth Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but Canedo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eugene Canedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Wordsworth Ward.
Canedo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Canedo is pressed up against the cage. Wordsworth Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Canedo down to the mat. Canedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wordsworth Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canedo finds it's way round the side to connect with Wordsworth Ward's head.
Wordsworth Ward walks into a jab.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Canedo. Those never looked like landing.
Wordsworth Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canedo tries to clinch but Wordsworth Ward is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canedo throws a head kick but Wordsworth Ward moves out of range.
Canedo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wordsworth Ward.
Canedo's corner calls for a 1-2. Canedo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canedo loads up on a big right hand but Wordsworth Ward slips the punch.
Canedo wants to clinch up but Wordsworth Ward keeps it at a distance.
Canedo looks to land a body kick but Wordsworth Ward moved away.
Wordsworth Ward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Canedo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wordsworth Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canedo thumps Wordsworth Ward with a low kick.
Canedo is looking to clinch.
Canedo misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Canedo.
Wordsworth Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canedo counters with a left to the body.
Canedo lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canedo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wordsworth Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward blocks a leg kick.
Canedo throws a low kick but Wordsworth Ward avoids it.
Canedo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wordsworth Ward.
Canedo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wordsworth Ward misses with an uppercut.
Canedo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wordsworth Ward momentarily.
Canedo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wordsworth Ward looks to throw the jab but Canedo is out of range.
Nice cross by Canedo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canedo - that will leave a mark!
Wordsworth Ward looks gassed!
Wordsworth Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canedo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wordsworth Ward takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wordsworth Ward looks to land a combination but Canedo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Canedo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Canedo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Both fighters circling a little - Canedo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wordsworth Ward avoids the body shot from Canedo.
Eugene Canedo is winning the standup battle so far.

Canedo has Wordsworth Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Canedo gets underhooks to prevent Wordsworth Ward's takedown attempt.
Canedo has a couple of punches blocked by Wordsworth Ward.
Canedo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canedo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Canedo.
Wordsworth Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canedo after a bit of a struggle.
Canedo tries to work over Wordsworth Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wordsworth Ward takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wordsworth Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wordsworth Ward in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Canedo landing knees to the body.
Wordsworth Ward is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Canedo.

It looks like Frederick Wordsworth Ward has been cut.
Canedo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Canedo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wordsworth Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Canedo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Canedo lands an elbow just above Wordsworth Ward 's eye.
Eugene Canedo has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canedo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wordsworth Ward up against the cage.
Wordsworth Ward is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eugene Canedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Wordsworth Ward.
Canedo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wordsworth Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Canedo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canedo stops a takedown attempt from Wordsworth Ward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canedo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Canedo lands an elbow inside that Wordsworth Ward shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canedo.
Canedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wordsworth Ward avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canedo lands an elbow inside.
Canedo lands a knee to the body.
Wordsworth Ward avoiding damage as Canedo throws knees to the body.
Canedo lands a knee to the head.
Canedo scores with a knee to the head.
Canedo has a couple of punches blocked by Wordsworth Ward.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wordsworth Ward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canedo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Canedo misses with an elbow over the top.
Canedo works on Wordsworth Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Canedo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canedo lands an elbow inside that Wordsworth Ward shrugs off.
Canedo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canedo is pressed up against the cage. Wordsworth Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Canedo down to the mat. Canedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Canedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wordsworth Ward manages to avoid it.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Canedo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wordsworth Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wordsworth Ward slips under a jab from Canedo.

Canedo moves into the clinch.
Canedo throws an elbow that misses.
Canedo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Canedo.
Canedo lands an elbow inside.
Canedo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Canedo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Canedo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wordsworth Ward counters with a two punch combo.
Canedo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wordsworth Ward slips a jab from Canedo.
Canedo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canedo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Canedo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canedo wants to clinch.
Wordsworth Ward throws a lazy right hand but Canedo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canedo throws a hook to the side of Wordsworth Ward's head but Wordsworth Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugene Canedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wordsworth Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canedo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Canedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wordsworth Ward can do to turn this around?
Canedo tests Wordsworth Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Wordsworth Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wordsworth Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wordsworth Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wordsworth Ward scores with a three punch combo!
Wordsworth Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Canedo clinches with his opponent.
Canedo throws an elbow but it misses.
Canedo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canedo.
Wordsworth Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Canedo prevents it.
Canedo stalling the fight.
Canedo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canedo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Canedo lands an elbow just above Wordsworth Ward 's eye.
Wordsworth Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canedo after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canedo tries to work over Wordsworth Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Canedo.
Canedo lands a nice elbow.
Come on Canedo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Canedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wordsworth Ward.
A bit of stalling here from Canedo.
Wordsworth Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Canedo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eugene Canedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Wordsworth Ward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canedo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Canedo.
Canedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wordsworth Ward is defending well for now.
Wordsworth Ward can't find room to land a body shot as Canedo controls the action.
Canedo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Canedo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Canedo.
Canedo lands with a right to the head.
Canedo lands with a right to the head.
Wordsworth Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canedo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Canedo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eugene Canedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canedo with a knee to the head.
Wordsworth Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wordsworth Ward is defending well for now.
Canedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canedo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wordsworth Ward backwards.
Canedo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wordsworth Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but Canedo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canedo lands an elbow that stopped Wordsworth Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Canedo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Canedo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Canedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canedo 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Canedo!
An out of breath Eugene Canedo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.