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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 29, 2019
#R1#
Summer misses the shot to the body.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Summer lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Summer but Summer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Summer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herman Summer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Summer sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Summer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Summer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Summer to the ground. Ward is now in Summer's guard.
Ward won't allow Summer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Summer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Summer blocks nicely. #T1#
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Summer has wrist control.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Summer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Summer is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward defending well as Summer loads up on a big left hand.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herman Summer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##CL#
Summer pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Summer lands with a light punch inside.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Summer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Summer stuffs the takedown.
Summer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Summer counter with a right hand.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Summer counters with a straight right hand.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Summer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summer lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Summer. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Max Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Summer misses with an uppercut.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Summer pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Summer quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Summer wants to get back to full guard.
Summer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Summer gets full guard.
Summer wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Summer pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
Ward trying to control but Summer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Summer's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Summer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Summer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Summer cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward fails with the takedown
letting Summer counter with a right hand.
Ward dives in and grabs Summer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Summer pushes down on Ward's head and hops out.
Summer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Summer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Summer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Summer throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward looks winded!
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summer throws out the jab.
Summer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Summer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Summer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ward fails with the takedown
enabling Summer to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Summer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Ward's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Summer works the jab nicely.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Summer but Summer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Summer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Summer finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head. #TD2#
Ward feints and as Summer raises his hands in defense, Ward changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Summer keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Summer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Summer tries to get out of the position.
Summer wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Summer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward postures up.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Summer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Summer!#REVR#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Summer from controlling successfully. #T1#
Summer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Summer throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Summer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Summer is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Summer 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#
Ward wants to control from the top but Summer keeps moving.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Summer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Summer!#REVR#
Summer throws a big elbow that misses.
Summer content to stall in guard here.
Summer won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Summer trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to stand up but Summer is controlling him. #T3#
Summer trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Summer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Summer is looking to clinch.
Summer tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
Ward shoots and misses
and Summer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Summer counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman Summer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Summer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T4#
A jab from Summer does it's job there.
Ward tries for a takedown but Summer circles away easily
and Summer counters with a left to the body.
Summer connects with a looping right hand.
Summer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ward eats them both and turns towards Summer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Ward is rocked!#KD#
Summer drops Ward with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ward looks back up at him and smiles so Summer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Summer finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ward to the canvas! Ward doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Summer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herman Summer!
A victorious Herman Summer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boxer pinned against the cage. Boxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boxer misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.#TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into Boxer's guard.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Boxer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now.
Ward trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom. #T1#
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer's waist but Boxer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side.
Boxer is looking to counter punch.
Thai Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Boxer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thai Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward shoots and misses
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward looks winded!
Ward fails with the takedown
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxer lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward is aggressively charging in as Boxer backs up avoiding any damage. Boxer tosses out a jab and Ward runs right into it face first! Ward is out cold! Boxer dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ward's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thai Boxer!

 

Event: Trash Fights 20(Qualifiers)     
Date:   Feb 25, 2019
#R1#
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Max Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily#CL#
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been informed that Ward has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Ward wants a takedown. #TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ward doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ward manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Diaz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Diaz 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.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ward is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ward is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ward! Diaz 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 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Diaz!
Dick Diaz 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.

 

Event: Trash Fights - Qualifiers 1     
Date:   Jan 22, 2019
#R1#
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Putin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Putin throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Putin.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Putin stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.
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.
Nice shot lands for Putin.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Max Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Putin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Putin as Ward shoots in.
Putin throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin scores with a hook.#TD#
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putin wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Putin controlling the position.
Ward postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it. #T2#
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Putin blocks nicely.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Putin blocks nicely.
Putin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Putin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Putin's waist but Putin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side. #T3#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Putin as he jumps to the side.
Putin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ward if he has to take too many more of those.
Putin throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Putin - that will leave a mark!
Putin misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin cracks Ward with a good jab.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Putin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Putin as he avoids it easily.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Putin to score with a decent uppercut.
Putin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Putin duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin lands a jab.#T4#
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vlad Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Putin.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Putin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Putin - that will leave a mark!
Ward avoids the head kick by Putin.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Ward wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Putin avoids it really well and circles away.
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin dominated that 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.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Putin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Putin pinned against the cage. Putin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward tries for a takedown but Putin circles away easily
and Putin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Max Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward looks for a takedown but Putin sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Putin tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Putin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Putin. No joy for Ward on that attempt. #T1#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Putin as he avoids it easily.
Ward takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Putin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ward takes a step back to recover.
Putin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Putin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Putin duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Putin connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Putin pushes Ward away with a front kick.
Putin lands a high kick!
Putin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Putin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body kick there by Putin.
Ward will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Putin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Putin scoring well with a low kick there.
Ward looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Putin counters with a good, hard body kick but Ward shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Putin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Putin jabs at Ward's body.
Putin dips to his left and cracks Ward with an uppercut!#T2#
Putin lands a head shot.
Putin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Putin catches Ward with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Ward takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Putin.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putin sprawls and moves away.
Putin lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Ward looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Putin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Putin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Putin connects with a body shot.
Putin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ward under the eye.
Putin scores with a shot to the body.
Putin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ward if he has to take too many more of those.
Putin lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Putin's corner calls for a 1-2. Putin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Putin.
Putin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Putin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Putin lands a nice looking body kick.
Ward seems to have got his legs back now.
Putin lands a jab-cross combination.
Putin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ward gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Putin.
Putin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Putin throws an overhand right that drops Ward like a sack of potatoes! Putin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Putin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vlad Putin thanked Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: DUEL 204     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scarn avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Scarn sprawls well.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scarn cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scarn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarn, as that shot connected.
Scarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
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.
Scarn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Scarn lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward fails with the takedown
and Scarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T1#
Scarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scarn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scarn cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Max Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn connects with a combination that backs up Ward into the cage. Scarn lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ward's guard. Ward is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Scarn bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: DUEL194 Wrexham v Experiment     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Wallace cracks Ward's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Ward slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Wallace can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Wallace!
A victorious William Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL#185 Wrexham vs Khan     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Ward closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ward lands in his opponent's guard.
Ward is working Gibson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Gibson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gibson 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##T1#
Ward cracks Gibson with a solid left hand.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward. #SUB#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gibson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward cracks Gibson with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gibson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Gibson has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward is in close to Gibson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Gibson has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Gibson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Gibson has been cut.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Gibson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gibson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gibson's head.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ward arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gibson'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 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Ward!
A very excited looking Max Ward made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Nahtic vs Poirier     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Ward lands an elbow.
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 tries to score with some ground and pound. Norris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ward scores with a couple of short elbows.
Norris is looking for a sweep.
Ward scoring with punches and elbows.
Norris 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.
Norris tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Ward are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ward connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Norris some visible discomfort.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ward scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is putting a hurting on Norris here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Norris is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Norris taking a bit of punishment here - Ward scoring with strikes.
Ward scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Norris is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ward can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
Max Ward decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Mac Airt vs Norris     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ward is looking to pass Kuznetsov's guard but actually Kuznetsov recovers to full guard.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Kuznetsov!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuznetsov dives into side control. #T1##SU#
Kuznetsov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Ward postures up in Kuznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetsov blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward looking for a takedown.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ward looks winded!
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ward lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov crunches a lovely knee into Ward's ribcage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuznetsov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Ward has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ward can turn it around.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Kuznetsov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ward in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuznetsov.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov. #T4#
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards. #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Kuznetsov dips a shoulder and cracks Ward with a mighty uppercut! Ward falls back against the cage and Kuznetsov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ward is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kuznetsov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
A very excited looking Konstantin Kuznetsov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Oggleberry-Pip vs Kingsley     
Date:   Jul 31, 2018
#R1#
Ekstrovertti with a hook.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekstrovertti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekstrovertti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward goes for a double leg but Ekstrovertti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ekstrovertti continues to drive forward.
Ekstrovertti lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ekstrovertti as he avoids it easily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ekstrovertti catches Ward with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward shoots in and drives through. Ekstrovertti sprawls well.
Ekstrovertti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Ekstrovertti darts in and clinches Ward up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti is working Ward over against the ropes.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekstrovertti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekstrovertti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.
Ekstrovertti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward looking for a takedown. #T1#
Ekstrovertti lands an uppercut.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ekstrovertti prevents it.
Ekstrovertti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Ekstrovertti effectively controlling the action here.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ekstrovertti lands with a right to the head.
Ekstrovertti pushes Ward back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekstrovertti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ward is working for takedown but Ekstrovertti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ekstrovertti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Ward looks winded!
Ekstrovertti scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekstrovertti pushes Ward back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Ekstrovertti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ekstrovertti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wards head.
Ekstrovertti is working Ward over against the ropes.
Ekstrovertti is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekstrovertti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ekstrovertti works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Ekstrovertti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ekstrovertti tries to stall but Ward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ekstrovertti prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Ekstrovertti as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekstrovertti.
The referee calls for Ekstrovertti to work.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards. #T3#
Ekstrovertti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ward drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ekstrovertti presses Ward against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekstrovertti presses Ward against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Ekstrovertti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Ekstrovertti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ekstrovertti! #CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Ekstrovertti has Ward up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ekstrovertti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ekstrovertti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Ekstrovertti lands with a left to the head.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekstrovertti finish him?
Ekstrovertti is struggling to control the position.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Ekstrovertti. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti stalling in the clinch but Ward improves position.
Ekstrovertti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ekstrovertti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekstrovertti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ekstrovertti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti - that landed with a thud. #KD#
Ekstrovertti drops Ward onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ward is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Ekstrovertti lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ward takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
BOOM! Ekstrovertti lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ward. Ward tries to recover but Ekstrovertti is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ward lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab lands there for Gracie.#CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.#TD2#
Ward shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Ward is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ward is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ward! Gracie 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 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brotha Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Brotha Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 22, 2018
#R1##TD#
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doyle was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doyle's head.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle working a defensive guard here.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doyle 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.#T1#
Ward with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
Doyle is rocked!
Ward passes into half guard.
Doyle is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Doyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Doyle seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward winds up and cracks Doyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Doyle's temple.
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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 Doyle's temple.
Ward lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Doyle! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ward jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
Max Ward seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 27, 2018
#R1#
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tellegio connects with the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tellegio.
Tellegio swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tellegio - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tellegio. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tellegio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Ward tries for a takedown but Tellegio circles away easily
and Tellegio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward dives in and grabs Tellegio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tellegio pushes down on Ward's head and hops out.
Victor Tellegio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Tellegio punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Tellegio thows a body kick. Ward tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ward looks winded!
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tellegio sprawls well. Tellegio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ward fails with the takedown
and Tellegio counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tellegio. #KD#
A head kick lands from Tellegio that sends Ward to the canvas. Ward tries to scramble back to his feet but Tellegio brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Tellegio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Tellegio finish him?
Tellegio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Tellegio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ward's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Tellegio scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Tellegio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tellegio in side control, throwing shots but Ward defends.
Tellegio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tellegio lands a nice forearm strike.
Ward is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tellegio in side control, throwing shots but Ward defends. #T2#
Ward is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tellegio has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tellegio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ward some visible discomfort.
Ward takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tellegio looks up at the clock and then as Ward takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tellegio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tellegio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ward is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tellegio is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tellegio throws a strike aimed at the side of Ward's head but Ward avoids it well.
Tellegio tries to score with some ground and pound. Ward controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Ward takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tellegio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tellegio's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tellegio not doing much here.
Tellegio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ward to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tellegio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Tellegio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tellegio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tellegio prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tellegio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tellegio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tellegio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tellegio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tellegio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Tellegio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Ward's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Tellegio gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Tellegio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tellegio circles away.
Max Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tellegio lands a jab.
Ward takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ward shoots and misses
and Tellegio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Victor Tellegio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.#KD#
Tellegio knocks Ward to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellegio is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ward parries the strikes from Tellegio easily there. Tellegio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ward to escape.
Tellegio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ward down.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face as Tellegio controls the position.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Tellegio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ward to see if he's OK.
Tellegio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Tellegio trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tellegio controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tellegio cracks Ward with a big elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ward regains half guard, as Tellegio was trying to land strikes.
Tellegio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tellegio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tellegio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tellegio thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Tellegio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tellegio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tellegio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tellegio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward is looking to escape.
Tellegio 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.#T3#
Tellegio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tellegio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tellegio working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tellegio is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward is trying to stand up here but Tellegio is controlling him well.
Tellegio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tellegio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Tellegio sits in half guard. #T4#
Tellegio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tellegio controlling the action here.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Tellegio sits in half guard.
Tellegio slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Tellegio misses.
Tellegio connects with the punch.#CUT#
That has opened up Max Ward's cut even more.
Ward takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Tellegio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ward fails with the takedown.#KD#
Tellegio cracks Ward with a big right hand and Ward goes down!
Tellegio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tellegio throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Tellegio throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Tellegio content to stall in guard here.
Victor Tellegio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tellegio with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Tellegio stops Ward from standing up.
Tellegio trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Tellegio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ward's head.
Tellegio works over Ward with some ground and pound from guard.
Tellegio controlling from the top position.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Tellegio from controlling successfully.
Tellegio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tellegio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tellegio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tellegio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Tellegio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tellegio fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ward square on the jaw! Damn, Ward is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Tellegio!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 165     
Date:   Jan 28, 2018
#R1##TD#
Kalashnikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Kalashnikov is now in Ward's guard.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Kalashnikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Ward is staying active underneath Kalashnikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalashnikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Ward takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalashnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalashnikov throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kalashnikov has been cut.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position here.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Ward wants to pass the guard but Kalashnikov is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalashnikov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kalashnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Kalashnikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Kalashnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalashnikov is controlling him.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalashnikov. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kalashnikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward avoids the body shot from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalashnikov, which made it look bad.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalashnikov is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Kalashnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalashnikov connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Kalashnikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kalashnikov stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalashnikov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kalashnikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Kalashnikov looking to score a takedown here. Ward is defending well but Kalashnikov drives through and ends up in Ward's guard.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward wants to stand but Kalashnikov is controlling the position.
Kalashnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Kalashnikov with a nice head shot there.
Kalashnikov slips nicely into half guard.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Kalashnikov controlling the action here. #T1#
Ward is trying to stand back up but Kalashnikov is controlling him
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kalashnikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kalashnikov thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Kalashnikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kalashnikov leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalashnikov tries to counter with a takedown but Ward is quick to defend against it.
Kalashnikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Kalashnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense.
Kalashnikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mikhail Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Kalashnikov sprawls well.#TD#
Ward tries to sprawl but Kalashnikov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Kalashnikov is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.
Kalashnikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kalashnikov throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalashnikov's guard. Nice move by Ward!#REVB#
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ward postures up.
Kalashnikov 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##SUB#
Kalashnikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Kalashnikov wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Kalashnikov thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Kalashnikov wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Kalashnikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mikhail Kalashnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalashnikov in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kalashnikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kalashnikov connects with a body shot.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
so Kalashnikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalashnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward wants to stand up but Kalashnikov is controlling him.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalashnikov is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalashnikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalashnikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward with a poor takedown #TD#
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mikhail Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Kalashnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward is looking to stand up but Kalashnikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov 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#
Ward is fighting to break Kalashnikov's control of his arms but Kalashnikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Kalashnikov's brow. #T3##SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Kalashnikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Ward wants to stand up but Kalashnikov is controlling him.
Kalashnikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov 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#
Kalashnikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kalashnikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kalashnikov'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalashnikov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Kalashnikov!

Mikhail Kalashnikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 155     
Date:   Nov 26, 2017
#R1#
Ward avoids the body shot from White.
Ward tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a body kick that stops Ward in his tracks momentarily.
White leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ward fails with the takedown
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward fails with the takedown
and White makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a nice leg kick.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ward takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White is trying to counter with his kicks.
White lands a jab.
White jabs at Ward's body.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from White - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says White. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for White.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward fails with the takedown
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White scores with a spinning back kick!
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
A cross from White lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
Ward shoots and misses
and White counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White pushes Ward away with a front kick.
Ward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White lands a head kick. Ward smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side. #T3##KD2#
White lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. White thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ward falls backwards - clearly groggy! White dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas White!
Our winner, Thomas White, 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.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 149     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petersen lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Petersen tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Petersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ward shoots and misses
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darrel Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Petersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petersen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it. #SUB2#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ward looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Petersen is avoiding damage well.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Petersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petersen is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petersen is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Ward is working Petersen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Petersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Petersen's legs - danger averted.
Petersen is pulling down on Ward's head to control his posture.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petersen sprawls well. Petersen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Petersen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darrel Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petersen's waist but Petersen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petersen lands an overhand right.
Petersen throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Petersen scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
Petersen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into Petersen's guard.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ward throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Petersen's body to avoid the submission. Petersen has instead reached around Ward's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Petersen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darrel Petersen!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 145     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1##TD#
Kalashnikov gets the takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward regains half guard, as Kalashnikov was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalashnikov to get the leverage.
Kalashnikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ward taking some punishment here, with Kalashnikov in his half guard.
Ward is trying to stand back up but Kalashnikov is controlling him #T1#
Kalashnikov working Ward over with strikes.
Kalashnikov is taking a breather. Ward 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.
Kalashnikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalashnikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalashnikov throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kalashnikov wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Kalashnikov 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.
Kalashnikov working Ward over with strikes. #T2#
Kalashnikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalashnikov looks to land a strike but Ward avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kalashnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalashnikov is controlling him.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kalashnikov throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Kalashnikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kalashnikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ward keeping full guard, as Kalashnikov tries to pass. #T4#
Kalashnikov throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalashnikov's guard. Nice move by Ward!#REVB#
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalashnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalashnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalashnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Kalashnikov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalashnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Kalashnikov's legs - danger averted.
Kalashnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Kalashnikov's brow.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kalashnikov looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Kalashnikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kalashnikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalashnikov throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalashnikov's guard. Nice move by Ward!#REVB##SUB#
Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ward doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ward manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kalashnikov has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kalashnikov working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily. #SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Kalashnikov looking to control. #SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mikhail Kalashnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalashnikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward stands up over Kalashnikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalashnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kalashnikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.#T3#
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalashnikov's head.#SUB#
Kalashnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward is in close to Kalashnikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Kalashnikov is rocked!
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
Oh Kalashnikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kalashnikov'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 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Ward!
After winning the bout, Max Ward thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 137     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Good shot there by Petersen.#TD#
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. #REVB#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward wants to stand up but Petersen is controlling him.
Petersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#T1#
Ward wants to stand up but Petersen is controlling him.
Petersen stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Petersen throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Ward's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petersen trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.#SUB#
Ward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petersen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ward has Petersen in his guard.#REVB#
Petersen stops Ward from standing up. #T3#
Petersen stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Petersen throwing strikes but missing.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petersen throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Ward has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Petersen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Ward has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Petersen regains guard immediately.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward really wants to buck Petersen off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petersen lands with a right hand.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Ward working over Petersen with some ground and pound. Petersen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petersen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward is nestled in close to Petersen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petersen is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Petersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Ward cracks Petersen with a solid left hand.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward works over Petersen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ward postures up.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Petersen seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward is working Petersen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Petersen is controlling Ward's posture.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
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 throws an elbow that misses. Petersen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Petersen!#REVB#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Petersen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Petersen!#REVB#
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Ward keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Petersen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petersen has Ward in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Ward dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
Petersen connects with a nice looking jab.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Petersen.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petersen jabs Ward right on the nose. Ward blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Ward feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
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!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ward off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Petersen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ward defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but Petersen has full control of the position and if anything, Ward has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Petersen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ward.
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Petersen 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! #SUB2#
Petersen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Petersen looking to break Ward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ward trying to get back to his feet but Petersen is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Petersen working for the choke. #SUB2#
Petersen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ward defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Petersen throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Petersen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
What can Ward do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Petersen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ward defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ward showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petersen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darrel Petersen!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 132     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1##TD#
Ward gets caught napping as Kalashnikov dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalashnikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Kalashnikov prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kalashnikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward distracts Kalashnikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position here.
Ward lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalashnikov controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself. #SUB2#
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Kalashnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalashnikov manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Kalashnikov's guard. #SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Kalashnikov 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 with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalashnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Kalashnikov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kalashnikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Ward postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it. #T2#
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Kalashnikov's brow.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalashnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward. #SUB#
Kalashnikov has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward cracks Kalashnikov with a solid left hand.
Ward works over Kalashnikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kalashnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Kalashnikov is rocked!#SUB#
Kalashnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oh Kalashnikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward distracts Kalashnikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward stands up over Kalashnikov, holding on to his feet. Ward throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kalashnikov is out cold! Ward lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Ward!
An out of breath Max Ward thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 130     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ward. Ward circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ward is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward fails with the takedown
letting White counter with a right hand.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Nice body kick there by White.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.#T3#
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ward has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
White connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into White's guard.
White controlling the position.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas White dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ward has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by White.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ward shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ward takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
White lands a body shot.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.#T2#
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas White is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White works Ward's body with a nice hook.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ward.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White feinted there with a counter leg kick.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ward under the eye.
Thomas White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
Ward looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
It looks like White has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Ward tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from White.
White with a hook.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
White lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ward shoots and misses
and White counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Ward takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
White with a jab.
White lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Ward takes one to the chin there.
Ward walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ward has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from White.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas White!

A relieved looking Thomas White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 124     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Petersen lands the left hand.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.#TD2#
Ward dives in and scores a takedown into Petersen's guard.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Petersen 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.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ward postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ward. Ward circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersen scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely. #T3#
Petersen wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Petersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. #REVR##T4#
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen with a hook.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Petersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Ward.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward thows a huge punch but Petersen dodges it nicely.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward preventing the sweep.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.#T2#
Petersen has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Ward throws a strike but Petersen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Petersen prevents Ward from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Petersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ward dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Petersen is trying to keep Ward in close. #T4#
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward distracts Petersen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#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.#SUB#
Petersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Petersen 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Petersen working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward preventing the sweep.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Ward postures up. #T2#
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Petersen has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Max Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Petersen working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ward has passed into side control.
Ward lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Ward cracks Petersen with a big elbow.
Ward throws an elbow but Petersen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward winds up and cracks Petersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petersen trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T4#
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!
Ward lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Petersen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ward jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
A victorious Max Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 120     
Date:   May 19, 2017
#R1#
Chartier thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chartier throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chartier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Chartier.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Chartier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chartier with a nice cross.
Chartier looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chartier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Chartier throws a good cross that connects.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donald Chartier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.#T1#
A jab from Chartier does it's job there.
Chartier cracks Ward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chartier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ward tries for a takedown but Chartier circles away easily
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chartier cracks Ward with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Max Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward shoots and misses
and Chartier counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Chartier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chartier.#ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chartier throws out the jab. #KD#
Chartier lands a big uppercut and Ward crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ward looks OK. Chartier waves Ward back to his feet!
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Chartier finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward is aggressively charging in as Chartier backs up avoiding any damage. Chartier tosses out a jab and Ward runs right into it face first! Ward is out cold! Chartier dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ward's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Chartier!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 116     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Ward tries for a takedown but Gatsby circles away easily
and Gatsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward moves forwards but Gatsby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Gatsby lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Gatsby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ward is trying to stand back up but Gatsby is controlling him #SUB#
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gatsby working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ward's thigh. Ward counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1#
Gatsby controlling from the top position.
Gatsby throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gatsby pulls Ward in to control the position.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatsby has wrist control.
Gatsby pulls Ward in to control the position.
Gatsby looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Ward is working Gatsby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatsby trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatsby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Gatsby's legs - danger averted.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gatsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gatsby content to stall in guard here.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby is stalling in the full guard.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatsby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatsby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gatsby!
Ward is putting a hurting on Gatsby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gatsby is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Gatsby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatsby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gatsby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gatsby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ward looks for a takedown but Gatsby sprawls well.
Gatsby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily. #TD2#
Ward shoots in and bounces Gatsby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Ward is in close to Gatsby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby is working hard here to advance position.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gatsby's head.#T1#
Gatsby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Gatsby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Gatsby!#REVR#
Gatsby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatsby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Gatsby throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gatsby here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gatsby trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gatsby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gatsby wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Gatsby controls the position.
Ward is not content to let Gatsby control the position. #T4#
Gatsby tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ward knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gatsby works to advance to full mount. Ward defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby scoring with strikes but Ward is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gatsby dominated that second round.
That's time! Gatsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Gatsby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.
Gatsby scores with a jab to the head.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Gatsby counters with a straight right hand.
Gatsby wants to clinch.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gatsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward shoots in but Gatsby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Gatsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Gatsby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Gatsby misses with a straight left. #T1##CL#
Gatsby has managed to clinch.
Gatsby tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Gatsby back against the cage.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Gatsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ward is working for takedown but Gatsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gatsby effectively controlling the action here.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gatsby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ward tries for a takedown but Gatsby manages to get underhooks.
Gatsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Gatsby prevents the takedown attempt.
Gatsby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gatsby gets underhooks to prevent Ward's takedown attempt.
Gatsby lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gatsby will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ward up against the cage.
Gatsby tries a body shot but Ward blocks it. #T2#
Gatsby stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
Still in the clinch, Gatsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gatsby controlling the action here for a moment.
Gatsby is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Gatsby leaning against his opponent.
Gatsby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Gatsby tightens his grip and picks Ward up, before dumping him to the ground. Ward manages to land in guard.
Gatsby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Gatsby trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatsby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatsby throws a big elbow that misses.
Gatsby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gatsby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice straight punches there by Gatsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gatsby.
Joe Gatsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatsby lands with a cross. #CL#
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Ward tries for a takedown but Gatsby manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Gatsby pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.#SUB#
Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Max Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ward is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gatsby has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ward is looking to defend but Gatsby has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ward! Gatsby 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 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Gatsby!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 103     
Date:   Mar 14, 2017
#R1##TD#
Halverson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halverson slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Halverson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halverson is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Halverson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Halverson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halverson not doing much here.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Halverson seems content to control.
Halverson wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Halverson 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. #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.
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ward takes one to the side of the head.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up with Halverson, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes Halverson against the cage but Halverson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Halverson gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Halverson crashes against the mat.
Ward is being controlled here.
Ward tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Halverson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ward is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ward and Halverson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Ward is not content to let Halverson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson scoring with punches and elbows.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #SUB#
Halverson tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Halverson laying and praying for a moment but Ward takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halverson.
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. Halverson connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Ward won't allow Halverson to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halverson throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Thatcher Halverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Halverson leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halverson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Halverson tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halverson counters with a straight right hand.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Halverson prevents Ward from standing back up. #SUB#
Halverson is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Halverson trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it. #T2#
Halverson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halverson working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ward is trying to stand.
Halverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Halverson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ward with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Halverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Halverson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ward defend it? Halverson steps over the head and cranks it - Ward is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Halverson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thatcher Halverson!
An intense looking Thatcher Halverson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 99     
Date:   Feb 26, 2017
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalashnikov, which made it look bad.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Kalashnikov drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalashnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalashnikov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward keeping full guard, as Kalashnikov tries to pass.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
My spies in Killer Instinct inform me that Kalashnikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kalashnikov 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.
Kalashnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalashnikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalashnikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalashnikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalashnikov working some strikes from top position.
Kalashnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalashnikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kalashnikov shoots in and bounces Ward off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov has gone for a leg lock! Ward slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalashnikov's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalashnikov controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Ward works over Kalashnikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward is sitting in close to Kalashnikov's body. Kalashnikov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ward is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ward is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kalashnikov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikhail Kalashnikov!
A relieved looking Mikhail Kalashnikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 95     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Ramsey scores with a nice right hand.
Ward blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Kenny Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ramsey scores with a decent looking hook.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Ramsey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramsey lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
Ramsey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ramsey.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramsey throws out the jab.
Ramsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
Ramsey throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramsey.#T1#
Jab, jab by Ramsey - just one landing.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Ramsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramsey swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ramsey 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.
We've been informed that Ward has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
I was talking to Ramsey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramsey works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward tries for a takedown but Ramsey manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Ramsey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramsey after a bit of a struggle.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Ramsey fails to land.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramsey after a bit of a struggle.
Ramsey lands a nice uppercut.
Ramsey gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ward is trying to drag Ramsey to the mat but Ramsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ramsey breaks the clinch. #T3#
Ward shoots and misses
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand.
Ramsey throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramsey pinned against the cage. Ramsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Ramsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenny Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramsey defends well and Ward ends up having to push Ramsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey lands a jab to Ward's midsection.#T4#
Ramsey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ward is out of range and Ramsey settles back down.
Ward drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramsey defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Ramsey as Ward shoots in.
Ramsey lands the left hand.
Ward checks the leg kick.
Ramsey lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ramsey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ward working away.
Ward scoring with punches from side control.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ward scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Ramsey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenny Ramsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsey throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramsey.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ramsey misses with a looping right.
Ramsey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Ramsey tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ramsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ramsey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ward working over Ramsey with some ground and pound. Ramsey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward thows a huge punch but Ramsey dodges it nicely.
Ramsey pushes Ward off looking to stand but Ward dives back in and keeps control.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Ward there.
Ramsey is trying to stand.
Ward is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ramsey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ward fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ramsey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ward! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
An out of breath Max Ward thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kenny Ramsey had this to say: 'i ll be back stronger'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 88     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Petrosyan misses with a head kick.
Petrosyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Petrosyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrosyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrosyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Petrosyan misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Petrosyan misses. #CL2#
Petrosyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrosyan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ward has clasped his hands together around Petrosyan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ward throws a strike aimed at the side of Petrosyan's head but Petrosyan avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward prevents Petrosyan from escaping the position.
Ward is chipping away with strikes.
Ward fails to land a wild elbow strike. #ES2#
Petrosyan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Petrosyan pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
Petrosyan with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Petrosyan connects with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
Ward has Petrosyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrosyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petrosyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrosyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrosyan gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petrosyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrosyan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Petrosyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Ward is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Petrosyan looking to throw knees to the head but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrosyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Petrosyan misses with a knee strike.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but Ward blocks with his arms. #T3#
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Max Ward's cut is getting worse.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrosyan throws an elbow but misses.
Petrosyan scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrosyan throws an elbow but misses.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Petrosyan looking to throw knees to the head but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrosyan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petrosyan misses with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan gets underhooks to prevent Ward's takedown attempt. #T4#
Petrosyan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan throws an elbow that misses.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Ward blocks it.
Petrosyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ward blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrosyan misses with an elbow strike.
Petrosyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrosyan throws an elbow that misses.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ward lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petrosyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armen Petrosyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrosyan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Petrosyan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Petrosyan closes the distance and clinches.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrosyan throws an elbow but misses.
Petrosyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrosyan throws an elbow that misses.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrosyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Ward wants a takedown.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses. #CUT2#
Max Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Petrosyan lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Max Ward's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Ward's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Armen Petrosyan!
During a confident post fight interview, Armen Petrosyan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 83     
Date:   Dec 16, 2016
#R1#
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramsey pinned against the cage. Ramsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramsey to the ground. Ward is now in Ramsey's guard.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramsey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Ramsey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramsey keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward postures up in Ramsey's guard and throws a big left but Ramsey blocks it.
Ramsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Ramsey's brow.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramsey trying to control the position.
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.#T2#
Ward is working Ramsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Ramsey is rocked!
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramsey is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward loads up on a big left hand. Ramsey felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ward looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ramsey can't hide his disappointment, as Ward celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
A victorious Max Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 75     
Date:   Nov 15, 2016
#R1#
Ward looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Kullervo slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kullervo as he avoids it easily.
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kullervo's waist but Kullervo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side.
Kalle Kullervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Kullervo stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Kullervo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Kullervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kullervo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kullervo.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
A head punch on the inside from Kullervo fails to land.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward blocks an uppercut.
Kullervo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Ward is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo lands an elbow inside.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
A short uppercut from Kullervo.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kullervo.
Ward is working for takedown but Kullervo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kullervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Kullervo landing knees to the body.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Ward blocks it. #T3#
Kullervo lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Kullervo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kullervo.
Ward prevents a body shot from Kullervo.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Kullervo lands a right hand.
Kullervo pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kullervo as the two fighters clinch.
Kullervo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kullervo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kullervo digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kullervo is defending well.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Kullervo - that landed with a thud.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Kullervo works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Kullervo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Kullervo lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max 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.
#R2##CL#
Kullervo closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Kullervo lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Max Ward's cut even more.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kullervo is defending well.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Kullervo misses with the head strike.
Kullervo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward prevents a body shot from Kullervo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
The cut above Max Ward's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ward blocks an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet.
Kullervo trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kullervo tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet.
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ward working Kullervo over with strikes.
Ward working Kullervo over with strikes. #T2#
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Kullervo is rocked!
Kullervo is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well.
Oh Kullervo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Ward.
Kullervo pushes Ward off looking to stand but Ward dives back in and keeps control.
Ward is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kullervo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ward fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kullervo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ward! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
Our winner, Max Ward, 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.

 

Event: Stomp-a-thon 67     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward misses with a takedown #KD#
and Dos Santos counters with a head kick that drops Ward - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Thiago Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Dos Santos 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 tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dos Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is continuing to stall.#T1#
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dos Santos's guard. Nice move by Ward!#REVB#
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dos Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily. #KD#
Dos Santos throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ward stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Dos Santos follows into mount! #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Dos Santos finish him?
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Santos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ward can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ward tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ward's face.
Dos Santos loads up with a big shot that hurts Ward! He's pulled Dos Santos in close but Dos Santos has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ward survive? More strikes from Dos Santos and Ward is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago Dos Santos!

 

Event: Stomp-a-thon 64     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Marcelo tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Max Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcelo throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marcelo.#TD#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marcelo pushes Ward off but Ward dives into side control.
Marcelo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Marcelo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward is putting a hurting on Marcelo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Ward's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marcelo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ward presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marcelo is bucking up trying to escape but Ward cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Ward.
Marcelo is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Ward cracks Marcelo with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
An out of breath Max Ward thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 07, 2016
#R1#
Hammer lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ward tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is not content to let Ward control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ward misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
Ward landing strikes.
Hammer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ward works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward landing strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Yosh Hammer has been cut.#T1#
Ward looks up at the clock and then as Hammer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ward smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#
Hammer is rocked!
Ward lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hammer is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Ward scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hammer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ward can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
A very excited looking Max Ward made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

 
 
 
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