PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kocklova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Ward had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ward
vs
Kocklova

175 cm
18
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kocklova!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocklova throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward.
Tommy Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocklova swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
Kocklova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ward.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kocklova.
Ward tries to clinch up.
Ward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Ward moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kocklova or not.
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ward.
Kocklova taking a breather.
Kocklova working aggressively here.
Ward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kocklova lands a left hand.
Kocklova misses with a punch to the body.
Ward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ward content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ward lands with a right to the head.
Kocklova misses with a body punch.
Ward lands with a left to the head.
Ward works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kocklova throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ward.
Ward lands a right hand.
Kocklova looks winded!
Kocklova is trying to maintain a safe position but Ward gets an underhook and turns Kocklova into the cage.
Kocklova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kocklova backwards.
Kocklova stalling in the clinch but Ward improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward pushes Kocklova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ward.
Kocklova takes a shot to the head.
Ward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ward lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ward.
Kocklova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Kocklova is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ward.
Kocklova is still on wobbly legs! Can Ward finish him?
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kocklova seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ward.
A short right from Ward on the inside.
Ward digs a right hand underneath Kocklova's ribcage. Kocklova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ward lands a shoulder strike.
Ward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ward.
A short right from Ward.
Ward works on Kocklova's body with a couple of short punches.
Ward lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocklova backwards.
Ward works on Kocklova's body with a couple of short punches.
Ward lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward lands with a left to the head.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Ward pushes Kocklova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kocklova backwards.
Ward scores with a shot to the side of Kocklova's head.
A hook to the body from Ward.
Ward lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocklova takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ward.
A short body shot lands from Ward as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Ward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ward.
Ward slows down the pace here.
Ward throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ward lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kocklova or not.
Ward lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Ward.
Ward lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocklova backwards.
Ward lands a shoulder strike.
Kocklova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward thuds his right hand into Kocklova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kocklova.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Kocklova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kocklova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kocklova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ward struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocklova controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ward.
A right hand to the body from Ward.
Kocklova looking to stall.
Ward stalling.
Kocklova is struggling to control the position.
Ward scores with a shoulder strike.
Ward lands a left hand.
Ward holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Kocklova pulls guard effortlessly.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Kocklova keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kocklova is proving hard to escape from.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kocklova on the ground.
Ward controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tommy Ward just wasn't active enough.
Kocklova ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Kocklova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Kocklova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kocklova throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward.

Kocklova tries to keep at a distance but Ward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kocklova wants to stall.
Ward lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocklova taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Ward - that landed with a thud.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kocklova can do to turn this around?
Kocklova is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Ward as the two fighters clinch.
Ward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tommy Ward has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kocklova can't get the takedown.
Ward digs a right hand underneath Kocklova's ribcage. Kocklova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ward scores with a hook to the body.
Ward gets through Kocklova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ward has Kocklova pushed against the cage.
Ward lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ward leaning against his opponent.
Ward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is leaning against Kocklova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kocklova backwards.
Ward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kocklova backwards.
Ward lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Ward.
Ward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ward.
Ward lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ward.
Ward presses Kocklova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ward lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Ward.
A right hook to the body lands for Ward.
Kocklova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Ward dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Ward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ward can't find room to land a body shot as Kocklova controls the action.
Ward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ward lands a right hand.
Kocklova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Ward.
Kocklova is trying to break the clinch but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Ward.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kocklova tries to circle away but Ward has him pinned against the cage.
Ward is stalling here.
Kocklova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocklova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ward digs a good body shot into Kocklova's ribs.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Kocklova walks into a left hand.
Ward jabs Kocklova right on the nose. Kocklova blinks but takes it well.
Ward moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tommy Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Ward.
Ward jabs Kocklova right on the nose. Kocklova blinks but takes it well.
Ward wants to clinch up but Kocklova keeps it at a distance.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Ward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocklova jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ward walks away with a smile on his face. Kocklova gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ward is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ward scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward tries to clinch there but Kocklova circles away.
Kocklova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Tommy Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocklova.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocklova was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ward walks into a jab.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocklova was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Some wild striking there from Ward.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward blocking some punches.
Ward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kocklova tries to circle away but Ward has him pinned against the cage.
Ward misses with a body punch.
Kocklova blocks a body shot from Ward.
A shot in the inside from Ward.
Ward controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kocklova - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ward pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kocklova taking a breather.
Ivan Kocklova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kocklova backwards.
Kocklova blocks a body shot from Ward.
Kocklova throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward.
Kocklova swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
Ward lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kocklova tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
Ward lands a shot to the body.
Ward scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Ward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kocklova misses with a punch to the body.
Ward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward scores with a shoulder strike.
Ward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ward 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Tommy Ward!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Tommy Ward!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Tommy Ward!

Tommy Ward wins by unanimous decision!