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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmond Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jamie Ward has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jamie Ward seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edmond Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Dantes looks for the body kick but Ward saw that one coming.
Dantes throws the kick towards the body but Ward avoids it.
Ward throws a body punch but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch.
Ward is stalling here.
Ward slows down the pace here.
Ward holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ward stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dantes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ward after a bit of a struggle.
Dantes tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Jamie Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Dantes.
Dantes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ward lands with a left to the head.
Dantes wants a takedown.
Dantes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ward is defending well.
Ward lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dantes has Ward pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dantes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ward gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dantes looks winded!
Ward is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dantes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ward just leaning against Dantes, taking a breather.
Ward displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dantes up against the cage.
Ward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dantes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dantes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dantes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ward content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Ward scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamie Ward.
Dantes has his takedown stuffed
and Ward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dantes throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
It appears Ward was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dantes tries to land a body kick
and Ward counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ward is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ward - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ward has Dantes pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dantes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dantes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dantes connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes throws a body kick that misses.
Dantes scores with a nice body kick.
Dantes misses with the body kick
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dantes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch.
Ward effectively controlling the action here.
Ward stops a takedown attempt from Dantes.
Ward lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Ward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ward pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamie Ward.
Ward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward blocks a head kick by Dantes.
Dantes throws a body kick that misses.
Ward clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward prevents the takedown attempt.
Ward pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dantes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dantes wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ward pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Ward dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ward cracks Dantes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dantes misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around?
Ward looks up at the clock and then as Dantes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ward smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward scoring with punches from side control.
Dantes taking a bit of punishment here - Ward scoring with strikes.
Dantes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dantes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Good leg kick by Dantes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ward throws a body kick that misses.
Dantes misses with a few strikes there.
Jamie Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ward went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ward clinches with his opponent.
Ward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ward prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ward takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ward seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dantes tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Dantes is breathing heavily.
Ward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ward content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Dantes tries to keep at a distance but Ward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ward is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dantes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jamie Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Dantes.
Ward will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dantes up against the cage.
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes misses with a head kick.
Dantes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dantes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Dantes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dantes.
Dantes misses with the body kick
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ward.
Ward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Ward leaning against his opponent.
Ward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good work by Dantes as he checks the leg kick.
Edmond Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Dantes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ward.
Dantes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dantes avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward clinches with his opponent.
Dantes takes a shot to the head.
Dantes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Dantes avoids the body shot from Ward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a push kick but Dantes slaps the foot to one side.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch.
Ward has Dantes pushed against the cage.
Dantes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ward after a bit of a struggle.
Ward has Dantes pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward leaves Dantes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes throws a lazy head kick
and Ward counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ward pushes Dantes up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dantes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dantes tries to land a front kick but Ward steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dantes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Ward swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dantes thows a body kick. Ward tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ward sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dantes shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dantes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ward blocks the strikes from Dantes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dantes is trying to get back to half guard.
Ward is staying tight to Dantes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dantes some visible discomfort.
Ward landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward decides to stand back up. Ward steps back and let's Dantes get back to his feet.
Ward moves out of range as Dantes throws a body kick.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward connects with a right hand. Dantes shakes it off.
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Ward is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Come on Ward - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ward misses with a knee to the head.
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Dantes scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Dantes slams his shin into Ward's torso.
Dantes lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Dantes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamie Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Dantes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dantes.
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward'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.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top.
Dantes tries to score a body lock takedown but Ward shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dantes is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ward is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ward taking a breather.
Ward lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dantes tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dantes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dantes looks to throw a body kick
and Ward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Dantes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dantes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dantes's head.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dantes wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward is in close to Dantes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward stands up and waves to Dantes to follow him.
Dantes misses with the body kick
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward misses with a kick to the body.
Dantes looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Jamie Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Dantes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ward moves out of range as Dantes throws a body kick.
Dantes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ward clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward is stalling here.
Ward has Dantes pressed against the cage.
Edmond Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ward for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Ward!
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