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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Ward (ranked 676 p4p, 956 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 102 p4p, 145 weight class). Maxim Ward had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomoney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jomoney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Jomoney's head.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jomoney thinking.
Jomoney shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward digs a good body shot into Jomoney's ribs.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Jomoney shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Jomoney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jomoney closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jomoney lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward has Jomoney pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward wants to sweep here but Jomoney controlling him for the moment.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is pulling down on Jomoney's head to control his posture.
Jomoney postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jomoney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward's coaches at Ironside Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jomoney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jomoney's back!
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
I really don't envy Jomoney right now.
Ward avoiding Jomoney 's attempts to control his hands.
Ward looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jomoney!
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ward punishes Jomoney with strikes from the back mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ward lands a shot to the head.
Ward lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jomoney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jomoney to escape the position.
Ward keeps control of the position as Jomoney tries to break free.
Jomoney takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jomoney has hold of Ward's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Jomoney showing good submission defense here.
Ward controlling well, preventing Jomoney from escaping the position.
We've been informed that Jomoney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jomoney tries to roll but Ward sticks to his back.
Will Ward go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jomoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward is punishing Jomoney with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands punches and elbows.
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jomoney staying busy and making it hard for Ward to control.
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!
Jomoney grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ward lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jomoney's head.
Jomoney grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jomoney trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ward is landing with strikes from the back.
Ward working for the choke.
Ward is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jomoney is covering up but some of the strikes from Ward are getting through and doing damage.
Jomoney is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ward off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Can Jomoney hold on?! Ward is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ward controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Jomoney's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jomoney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jomoney off to one side.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jomoney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Jomoney shoots in.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jomoney can do to turn this around?
Ward lands with a cross.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jomoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jomoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Jomoney looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jomoney.
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Jomoney pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jomoney looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jomoney doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward leaves Jomoney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jomoney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Jomoney's belly button to the back.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jomoney shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jomoney is breathing heavily.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward tests Jomoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Jomoney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jomoney at a distance.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney takes one on the button.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jomoney. Jomoney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maxim Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Jomoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Ward.
Ward throws a body punch but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Jomoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jomoney shoots in and gets a takedown into Ward's guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward managing to control the position.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward has Jomoney pulled in close to control his posture.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Jomoney won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Ward seems keen to control Jomoney's posture.
Jomoney is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jomoney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jomoney has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ward lands a jab to Jomoney's midsection.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jomoney tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ward gets caught flat footed, as Jomoney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward is pulling down on Jomoney's head to control his posture.
Jomoney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jomoney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ward holds on and takes a little breather.
Jomoney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jomoney shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jomoney doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward cracks Jomoney with an open hand slap.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward throws a good cross that connects.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Jomoney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ward to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Ward catches Jomoney right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jomoney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward jabs at Jomoney's body.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Jomoney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jomoney's hands.
Jomoney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Jomoney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a nice body shot.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Jomoney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jomoney under the eye.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Jomoney on that attempt.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney with a poor takedown
and Jomoney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jomoney on the side of the head.
Ward catches Jomoney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jomoney takes one to the chin there.
Jomoney shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Ward thuds a left hand into Jomoney's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney avoids the body shot from Ward.
Jomoney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Jomoney. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Jomoney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward with a jab.
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Jomoney shoots in.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Ward lands a head shot.
Ward swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxim Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivan Jomoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
A very excited looking Maxim 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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