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Event:
HFC 39
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Ward.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Nice body kick there by Ward.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
As Johnson tries to get set, Ward tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Ward fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Johnson square on the jaw! Damn, Johnson 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 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micky Ward!
A victorious Micky Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Clinton clinches with his opponent.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ward looking to slow down the pace here.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Clinton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton taking a breather.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Clinton rushes Ward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ward is stalling here.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Ward tries to circle away but Clinton has him pinned against the cage.
Ward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ward misses with some punches.
Clinton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Ward wants to break free but Clinton has control.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Clinton is controlling the position.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Clinton keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Clinton lands a nice elbow.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton controlling the action here for a moment.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
#T2#
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Ward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinton prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Micky Ward has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Ward tries to work over Clinton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Clinton won't allow it.
#T3#
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ward lands with a left to the head.
Ward takes an elbow to the temple.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Ward misses with some punches.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Clinton is controlling the position.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Clinton avoids the damage to the body.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clinton as Ward tries to tie him up.
Ward being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Clinton is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
#CL#
Clinton closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Clinton has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ward takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton taking a breather.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Clinton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Clinton closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Clinton. Clinton maintains the clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Clinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Clinton gets a clinch.
Ward is trying to push Clinton away but Clinton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward misses with a knee strike.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clinton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clinton defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.#CL#
Clinton gets a clinch. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow. #BC2#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Clinton moves into the clinch.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Ward lands an elbow that stopped Clinton in his tracks for a moment.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ward wants to stall.
Clinton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clinton is pushing Ward up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Clinton avoiding damage.
#T2#
Ward tries to circle away but Clinton has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clinton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.#T3#
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinton stalls.
Clinton stalling in the clinch.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton trying to stall but Ward improves his position.
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Martin Clinton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Clinton avoids the damage to the body.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Clinton has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clinton has Ward pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
Ward struggles to land a body shot inside as Clinton controls his hands.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clinton blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Micky Ward's cut even more.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward gets through Clinton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Clinton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Micky Ward's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clinton wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Clinton moves into the clinch.
Ward scores with a shoulder strike.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Clinton has the dominant position.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ward.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Ward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Clinton stalling.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Clinton stalls.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Ward tries to circle away but Clinton has him pinned against the cage.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Clinton.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Ward is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clinton.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clinton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clinton blocks an uppercut.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Ward fails to land.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ward wants to stall.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clinton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ward lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Clinton looking to stall.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward trying to control the position but instead, Clinton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ward into the cage.
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clinton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Ward.
Clinton prevents a body shot from Ward. #T4#
Ward gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martin Clinton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward is trying to break free.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Ward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Clinton is controlling the position.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ward is trying to break free.
Clinton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the cage.
Ward tries to circle away but Clinton has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Clinton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clinton, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Clinton!
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Event:
HFC 25 Perry vs. Plouman
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrari moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ferrari has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferrari lands with a left to the head.
Ward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Ward.
Ferrari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ward is trying to push Ferrari away but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward lands an elbow inside.
Ferrari has Ward pushed against the cage.
Ward stalling in the clinch.
Ward working aggressively here.
Ward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ferrari.
Ferrari stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ferrari breaks the clinch.
Ward thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ferrari if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Ferrari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferrari lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferrari misses with a straight right.
Ward tries a low kick but Ferrari avoids it.
Nice shot by Ward.
Ward misses with the combination.
Ferrari moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferrari.
Ferrari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferrari, right into the meat.
Ferrari misses the shot to the body.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Ferrari.
Ferrari digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferrari looks winded!
Ward throws a series of punches but Ferrari avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferrari scores with a jab to the body.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ferrari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Ferrari tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Ward misses.
Ferrari throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Ward lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferrari's sensitive parts.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ward throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferrel Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari walks into a straight right hand from Ward.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ward.
#T3#
Ward lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferrari swinging wildly here.
Ferrari defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Ferrari takes one to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ferrari crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ward - the referee stops the clock and Ferrari gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ward. Ferrari manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ferrari throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Ferrari tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves Ferrari back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ferrari is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferrari is still on wobbly legs! Can Ward finish him?
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferrari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferrari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferrari seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferrari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ward.
Ward tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferrari's head.
Ferrari jabs Ward right on the nose. Ward blinks but takes it well.
Ward avoids a kick to the body.
Ward appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Ward catches Ferrari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferrari's head.
Ward swings for the body but Ferrari moves out of range.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrari.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Ward lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ferrari takes a step back to recover.
Ferrari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ward misses with a kick to the body
and Ferrari makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ward really felt that one!
Ward throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferrari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrari misses with a body kick.
Ward misses with a wild combination.
Ferrari misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Ward 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferrari.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward throws a lazy head kick
and Ferrari counters with a nice body kick.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ferrari walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
Ferrari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferrari.
Ward misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferrari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward throws a low kick but Ferrari moves out of range easily.
Ward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward throws a right hand that Ferrari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrari also avoids with ease.
Ferrari slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Ferrari tries to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferrari.
Ward throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferrari.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ferrari misses the jab.
Ward seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferrari avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ferrari wants to counter the offense by Ward and move into the clinch position.
Ferrari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrari throws a head kick that half lands.
Ferrari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ward throws a low kick, looking for Ferrari's leg but Ferrari calmly moves out of range.
Ward wants to land a leg kick but Ferrari is out of range.
Micky Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrari.
Ward tries to score with a low kick but Ferrari moves his leg out of the way.
Ferrari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ward attempts a counter takedown but Ferrari avoids it well and moves away.
Ward throws a chopping leg kick but Ferrari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferrari. Ward shrugs it off though.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ferrari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ward misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Ferrari scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ward, right into the meat.
Ward throws a body punch but Ferrari moves out of range.
Ferrari connects with a looping right hand.
Ferrari staying out of range there.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferrari doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ferrari crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ward - the referee stops the clock and Ferrari gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ward. Ferrari manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ferrari lands a front kick.
Ferrari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferrari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ferrari counters by moving into the clinch.
Ward is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC2#
Ferrari breaks the clinch.
Ward throws a solid leg kick but Ferrari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ward.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrari can do to turn this around?
Ferrari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ward goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ferrari loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward is looking to chop away at Ferrari's legs.
Ferrari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
Ferrari lands a nice looking body kick.
Ward fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferrari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward scores with a head kick.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Ferrari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrari.
Ward connects with a high kick.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrari ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ferrari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ferrari misses with an uppercut.
Ferrari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ferrari drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Ward lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrari walks into a straight right hand from Ward.
Ward throws a right hand that Ferrari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrari also avoids with ease.
Ferrari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ferrel Ferrari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ward with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferrari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ward stuns Ferrari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferrari lands with a cross.
Ferrari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ward throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferrari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferrari.
Ferrari lands a head kick!
Ferrari scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws a push kick but Ferrari slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Ward there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ward tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferrari is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferrari. #T1#
Ward misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Ferrari takes the fight into the clinch.
Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferrari struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Ferrari misses with a body punch.
Ward is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Ward tenderised Ferrari's leg. Ferrari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Ferrari's head back.
Ward lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferrari lands with an uppercut that bounces Ward off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Ferrari lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Ward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward throws a front kick aimed at Ferrari's knee but Ferrari avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Ferrari slips the punch.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward throws a body kick that misses.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ward.#T3#
Ward takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferrari misses with a body kick.
Micky Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrari tries to land a front kick but Ward steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferrari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Ferrari.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ferrari tries to counter with a clinch but Ward shakes him off and moves away.
Ferrari tries to land a front kick but Ward steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferrari moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Ferrari throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari lands a slapping body shot.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferrari is just out of range.
Nice shot by Ferrari.
Ward tries to score with a low kick but Ferrari moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Ferrari releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ferrari thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari misses with a wild body shot.
Ward misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferrari! But no joy.
Ferrari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Ward misses.
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ward on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ward.
Ferrari scores with a nice right hand.
Ward throws a right and a left that Ferrari avoids nicely.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferrari.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Micky Ward.
Well Ward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Micky Ward!
Our winner, Micky 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.
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Event:
HFC 21 Conlon vs. Chernishev
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Ward tries to work over Do Santos 's front leg with a kick but Do Santos checks it.
Ward throws a right hand that Do Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Do Santos also avoids with ease.
Ward connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Ward.#TD2#
Do Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Do Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ward is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Do Santos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ward tries to bench press Do Santos off him but Do Santos keeps the position.
Ward seems a little lost for a moment, as Do Santos dominates the positioning.
Do Santos is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Do Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Ward is trying to buck Do Santos off.
The referee asks Do Santos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Do Santos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Do Santos 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.
Do Santos wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Do Santos has an Americana. Ward didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Do Santos is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Do Santos hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Libio Do Santos !
Libio Do Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 17 Ward vs. Prine
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Prine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Prine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prine swings widly with a right hand
and Ward counters with a slapping leg kick. #KD#
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Prine tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves Prine back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Prine is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dorian Prine has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prine at a distance.
Prine is still on wobbly legs! Can Ward finish him?
Prine looks winded!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ward! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Micky Ward!
During a confident post fight interview, Micky Ward thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dorian Prine was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dudes! '.
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Event:
HFC 12 Roberts vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pickerage clinches up against the cage.
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ward stalling in the clinch but Pickerage improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pickerage.
Ward stalls.
Pickerage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Ward definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Ward scores with a head kick.
Pickerage slips a straight right by Ward.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pickerage moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pickerage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickerage misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Pickerage.
Pickerage ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Pickerage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ward.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pickerage throws out the jab.
Ward misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Ward.#T1##CL2#
Pickerage takes the fight into the clinch.
Pickerage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pickerage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pickerage prevents a body shot from Ward.
Ward stalling.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ward seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pickerage can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Pickerage.
#BC#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickerage scores with a shot to the body.
Pickerage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pickerage moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.
Pickerage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Pickerage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Pickerage closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#T2#
Pickerage tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Pickerage back against the cage.
Pickerage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wards head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pickerage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pickerage as Ward tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
Pickerage lands a right hand.
Pickerage tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Pickerage back against the cage.
Pickerage pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Pickerage finds it's target.
Pickerage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward misses with a body kick.
Ward scores with a nice right hand.
Pickerage misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Pickerage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Pickerage has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pickerage.
Pickerage pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pickerage lands a left hand.
Pickerage lands an uppercut.
Pickerage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickerage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Pickerage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickerage lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Pickerage.
A short left from Pickerage. #T4#
Pickerage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Pickerage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pickerage lands a nice uppercut.
Pickerage digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pickerage.
Pickerage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pickerage blocks a body shot from Ward.
A short uppercut from Pickerage.
Pickerage is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pickerage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Good body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pickerage tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
Pickerage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward tries a body shot but Pickerage blocks it.
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Pickerage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Pickerage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Pickerage clinches.
Ward prevents a body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pickerage lands a nice shot to the body.
Pickerage digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Pickerage.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pickerage.
A short left from Pickerage.
Pickerage gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pickerage scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor Pickerage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pickerage scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Pickerage dips a shoulder and cracks Ward with a mighty uppercut! Ward falls back against the cage and Pickerage 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 - Pickerage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Pickerage!
Taylor Pickerage is the new middleweight champion!
Taylor Pickerage decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
HFC 7 Melon vs. Freddy
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Rico moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.
Rico swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ward.
Rico bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Rico has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Ward thows a body kick. Rico tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.
Rico throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ward.
Rico misses with a wild combination.
As Rico tries to get set, Ward tries to push him back and clinch up but Rico manages to avoid the attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ward - that will leave a mark!
Rico looks winded!
Rico takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Eddy Rico has been cut.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Rico.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward scores with a nice body kick.
Ward has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Ward throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing. #T1##KD#
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Rico tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves Rico back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rico is rocked!
Rico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ward.
Rico is still on wobbly legs! Can Ward finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ward throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rico is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Micky Ward!
Micky Ward is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Micky 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.
Eddy Rico was interviewed post fight and said 'Not enough fuel tonight...'.
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Event:
Honour II
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Wertz throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Wertz drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Wertz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Ward throws Wertz to one side and escapes!
Ward lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is looking to chop away at Wertz's legs.
Ward scores with a hook.
Ward connects with a right hand. Wertz shakes it off.
Ward scores with a nice body kick.
Ward scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Ward feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wertz's calf.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wertz looks winded!
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Wertz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward throws a series of strikes that have Wertz backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Demarcus Wertz has been cut.
Ward looks to land a combination. Wertz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ward.
Ward connects with a solid leg kick.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Wertz's belly button to the back.
Micky Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Wertz to the canvas! Ward follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Ward!
A victorious Micky Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Honour I
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Ward works Jackson 's body with a nice hook.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Ward throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Ward works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ward will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Ward lands a high kick!
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Ward against the ropes but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Ward swinging wildly here.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range. #T1#
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson checks a low kick from Ward.
Ward throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Ward avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ward continues to drive forward.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Ward lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Ward scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Ward lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ward.
Ward throws a shot to the body.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ward manages to circle out of the way.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Ward misses.
Good leg kick by Ward there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward delivers a nice body kick.
Ward throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Micky Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ward.
Micky Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Ward wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.#T4#
Jackson wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ward. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward throws a low kick, looking for Jackson 's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Ward tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward walks into a left hand.
Ward connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Jackson backs off Ward throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Ward throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Ward's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jackson moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward throws a body kick that misses.
Ward throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ward throws a leg kick which misses Jackson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Ward scores with a head kick.
Ward misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Micky Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ward lands with a good body shot.
Ward wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward lands a body shot.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ward is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ward throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ward takes a swing at Jackson 's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson .#T3#
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson .
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ward. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Ward throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson .
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ward is looking to chop away at Jackson 's legs.
No joy there for Jackson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jab from Ward.#T4#
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
Ward thuds his right hand into Jackson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Ward cracks the inside of Jackson 's front leg.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ward. That one must have hurt.
Ward throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ward.
Ward with a nice cross.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Jackson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ward.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the ropes.
Ward delivers a nice body kick.
Henry Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ward can pounce on him.
Ward looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ward throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ward won't be happy with that.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet.
Ward wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ward is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Ward!
An out of breath Micky Ward thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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