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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 27
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hand lands with a shot to the body.
Hand scores with a jab. Ward acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Paddy Ward has been cut.#CL2#
Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hand stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hand.
Hand working aggressively here.
Hand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hand tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ward.
I was talking to Hand's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hand lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Ward looks winded!
Hand lands a slapping body shot.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hand digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
Hand jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hand scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Hand lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ward tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Hand!
Israel Hand thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Just Bleed 19
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Ward slips under a jab.
Paddy Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beefcake did well to prevent Ward getting side control.
Ward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beefcake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beefcake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beefcake trying to control but Ward postures up.
#SUB#
Beefcake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Beefcake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beefcake wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward thows a huge punch but Beefcake dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ward, as that shot connected.
Beefcake misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Ward clinches. #BC2#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beefcake sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ward trying to control the action but Beefcake is working from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots but Beefcake is blocking nicely.
Beefcake gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Beefcake looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Beefcake looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward trying to control but Beefcake is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ward postures up in Beefcake's guard and throws a big left but Beefcake blocks it.
Ward sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Beefcake is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Beefcake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beefcake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beefcake.
We've been hearing that Beefcake has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Beefcake thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
#T4##SUB#
Beefcake seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Beefcake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward tries to kick Beefcake off but Beefcake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beefcake.
Beefcake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Ward has been cut.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beefcake.
Ward looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefcake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ward regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beefcake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Ward's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ward rushes Beefcake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ward gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beefcake regains guard.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Beefcake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefcake looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Beefcake working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
#SUB#
Beefcake isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ward stacks Beefcake on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ward!
Ward wants to take a breather but Beefcake manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ward. #T1#
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beefcake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Beefcake's legs - danger averted.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Beefcake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beefcake trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Beefcake works over Ward with some ground and pound from guard.
Beefcake is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Beefcake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beefcake throwing strikes but missing.
Beefcake throws a big elbow that misses.
Beefcake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward wants to stand and escape but Beefcake is having none of it.
Beefcake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beefcake throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Beefcake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beefcake throws a big elbow that misses.
Beefcake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beefcake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beefcake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ward's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beefcake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beefcake postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Beefcake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Beefcake looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brutus Beefcake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Beefcake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward wants to control from the top but Beefcake keeps moving.
Beefcake wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Beefcake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Ward's cut.
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.
#R3#
Beefcake keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ward forces Beefcake back against the cage and clinches.
Beefcake lands a nice uppercut.
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ward prevents the takedown attempt.
Beefcake wants to break free but Ward has control.
Beefcake is trying to break the clinch but Ward has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Ward wants the takedown. Beefcake is fighting it off but Ward persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beefcake's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Ward stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Beefcake has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ward manages to get his head free but now Beefcake has transitioned to an armbar! Ward grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Beefcake! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brutus Beefcake!
A victorious Brutus Beefcake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Just Bleed 13/12
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Beefcake takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Ward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beefcake, pushing him back against the cage.
Ward lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Ward breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Beefcake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward working Beefcake over with strikes.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward is thwarting Beefcake's attempts to control the position.
Beefcake is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Ward.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefcake's head. #T1#
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beefcake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Beefcake is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ward 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.
Beefcake trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Beefcake is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beefcake defending well though.
Beefcake wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beefcake is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Beefcake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward throws a strike but Beefcake avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Beefcake keeps moving.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beefcake's guard.#SUB2#
Beefcake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Beefcake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Ward wants to stand up but Beefcake is controlling him. #ES#
Ward wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Beefcake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beefcake works to advance to full mount. Ward defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Poor strikes thrown by Beefcake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Beefcake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
You get the feeling that Ward really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ward trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Beefcake thowing shots but they're missing.
Beefcake controlling his opponent.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Beefcake wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Beefcake connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beefcake looking to ground and pound but Ward is blocking nicely.
Beefcake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ward dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ward drives through and clinches with Beefcake against the cage.
Ward blocks a body shot from Beefcake.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Ward has hold of one of Beefcake's legs. Beefcake is fighting the takedown attempt but Ward gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ward trying to control but Beefcake is working from the bottom.
Paddy Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward wants to control from the top but Beefcake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Beefcake wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Beefcake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Ward misses with a head shot. Beefcake uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Beefcake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Beefcake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Beefcake blocks nicely.
Beefcake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward throws a strike but Beefcake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Beefcake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Ward scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beefcake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beefcake, as that shot connected.
Paddy Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ward moves into the clinch.
Beefcake wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Beefcake pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Beefcake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ward is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beefcake has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ward is looking to defend but Beefcake has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ward! Beefcake pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ward taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brutus Beefcake!
Our winner, Brutus Beefcake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Just Bleed Midweek 3
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hinson Jr is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Hinson Jr tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Hinson Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ward wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Hinson Jr gets tackled into the cage by Ward. Ward maintains the clinch.
Hinson Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ward won't allow it.
#BC#
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hinson Jr misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Ward closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hinson Jr did well to prevent Ward getting side control.#ES2#
Hinson Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ward keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Ward 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.#TD#
Ward has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hinson Jr regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinson Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Hinson Jr is rocked!
Ward arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hinson Jr's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paddy Ward!
Paddy Ward was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #31
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Pereira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard.
Ward is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pereira trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Pereira is really struggling to control Ward but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pereira won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##TD2#
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Pereira is adopting a defensive guard.
Pereira controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
My spies in RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB#
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pereira 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.
Pereira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Pereira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ward feints and as Pereira raises his hands in defense, Ward changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Ward stands and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ward scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Ward works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ward lands a few punches from side control.
Ward has control of an arm but Pereira manages to advance to Ward's back!
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Ward has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pereira missing with strikes from the back.
Ward wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Pereira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ward is defending well though. Pereira let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ward is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pereira gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paddy Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pereira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ward 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.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward pushes down on Pereira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Pereira is working away.
Ward is pressing down on Pereira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pereira is holding on for now. #T1#
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!
Paddy Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pereira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ward is defending well though. Pereira let's go of the attempt for now.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Ward has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ward is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pereira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Pereira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ward has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ward defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pereira's arms. #SUB#
Pereira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB#
Pereira working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ward is doing well to defend. Pereira seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ward is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Pereira!
A less than humble Marcus Pereira misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #28
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Pereira gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Pereira manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pereira controlling Ward's posture.
Pereira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Pereira trying to control the position here.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pereira sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pereira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ward wants to take a breather but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Pereira is not content to let Ward control the position.
Pereira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but Pereira has full control of the position and if anything, Ward has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Pereira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ward knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ward for a finish. #SUB#
Ward showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB#
Ward is in a bad position with Pereira working for a choke. Ward manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pereira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ward has picked Pereira up and slammed him! Pereira can't keep hold of the triangle and Ward manages to pass to side control!
Pereira wants to control but Ward postures up.
Pereira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ward.
Ward lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pereira down.
#T4#
Ward landing strikes.
Pereira is not content to let Ward control the position.
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pereira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pereira looking to control.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ward dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Ward gets a takedown into half guard.
Ward is just content to waste time from the top position. Pereira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ward controls the pace.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pereira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.#SUB#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Pereira working a defensive guard but Ward passes into half guard.
Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pereira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Pereira is looking to improve his position.
Pereira gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pereira controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself. #SUB#
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ward 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!
#R3##TD2#
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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira gets back to full guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira looking to control but Ward passes into half guard.
Pereira trying to control here.
#T1#
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pereira taking some punishment here, with Ward in his half guard.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward wants to take a breather but Pereira is having none of it.
Ward working over Pereira with some ground and pound. Pereira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pereira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pereira is not content to let Ward control the position.
Pereira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pereira.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Ward has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pereira is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pereira avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Ward trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ward is posturing up here but Pereira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ward tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ward has to tap! Slick submission there by Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Pereira!
Marcus Pereira retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Pereira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #21
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Ward.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ward looks winded!
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Ward has been cut.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Jones thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Jones circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ward drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jones follows Ward to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Jones!
Our winner, Bo Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #19
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ward dives in and grabs Myers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Myers pushes down on Ward's head and hops out.
Myers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Myers wants to get back to his feet but Ward passes into half guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Ward is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ward connects with a nice short shot to Myers's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Ward is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ward connects with a nice short shot to Myers's temple. #CUT#
It looks like MIcheal Myers has been cut.#T1#
Myers has hold of Ward's hands but Ward slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myers is looking to escape.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward working over Myers with some ground and pound. Myers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ward 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.
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Myers!
Ward controlling from mount.
Ward lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Ward scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Myers?
#CUT#
That has opened up MIcheal Myers's cut even more.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Myers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Myers wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ward celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Ward!
Paddy Ward spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Gracie 's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie 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. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie 's brow.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ward is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ward stands and throws Gracie 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Ward is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lucia Gracie has been cut.
Ward in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gracie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ward turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Ward!
A less than humble Paddy Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #12
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gracie advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ward has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ward is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ward on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ward tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Ward tries to escape but Gracie is in control. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ward has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Ward.
Ward in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ward is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT#
It looks like Lucia Gracie has been cut.
Gracie wants to control but Ward postures up.
Gracie tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Ward scoring with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Lucia Gracie 's cut even more.
Ward working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ward working the ground and pound.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Ward lands an elbow.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Ward lands a strong strike to the head of Gracie . That's dazed him! Ward looking to finish here. Gracie is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ward lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Ward!
In his post fight interview, Paddy Ward started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hazier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ward looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hazier is avoiding damage well.
Hazier is trying to buck Ward off.
Hazier dodges the ground and pound from Ward.
Ward trying to control the action but Hazier is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hazier is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward in side control, throwing shots but Hazier defends.
Hazier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ward is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hazier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Ward is working Hazier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ward working the body and head with strikes.
Hazier being controlled for a moment.
Ward lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hazier down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ward misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ward working the head with strikes. #T2#
Ward lands an elbow.
Hazier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ward landing strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Mohamed Hazier 's cut even more.
Ward postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hazier is trying to buck Ward off.
Ward controls the position.
Ward working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ward looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hazier is avoiding damage well.
Hazier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#CUT#
Mohamed Hazier 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mohamed Hazier 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paddy Ward!
A less than humble Paddy Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ward shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.
Ward scores with a big shot! Gracie's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gracie! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Ward!
A less than humble Paddy Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ward closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Ward getting side control.
Gracie trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
It looks like Lucia Gracie has been cut.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Ward.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward working Gracie over with strikes.
Well, if Ward is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Lucia Gracie 's cut even more.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ward has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Ward's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucia Gracie !
During a confident post fight interview, Lucia Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ward wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Ward throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ward.
Ward throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Ground and pound from Ward. #T1#
Ward wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Ward slips a nice elbow through Jackson 's hands, connecting with Jackson 's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ward lands strikes from half guard.
Ward throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Ward trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Ward working Jackson over with strikes.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ward throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though. #T3#
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
It looks like Tito Jackson has been cut.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ward is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward is nestled in close to Jackson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. #T4#
Ward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ward thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson 's head.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson 's head.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson looks winded!
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tito Jackson 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward is standing up over Jackson . Jackson looks to escape but Ward dives into side control.
#REVB#
Ward throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson 's head but Jackson avoids it well.
Ward works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward scores with punches from side control. #CUT#
That has opened up Tito Jackson 's cut even more.
Ward fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson parries the strikes from Ward easily there. Ward is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Ward working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
The cut above Tito Jackson 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Ward lands a few punches from side control.
Ward fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ward is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Ward misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT#
Tito Jackson 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tito Jackson 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paddy Ward!
Paddy Ward tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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