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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Vovchanchyn (ranked 1090 p4p, 749 weight class) and Maxim Ward (ranked 148 p4p, 100 weight class). Ward has chosen ERA - Ameno as his entrance music. Fedor Vovchanchyn 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Ward!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Ward misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vovchanchyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vovchanchyn was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position here.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vovchanchyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Vovchanchyn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Ward as he checks the leg kick.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward lands with a nice body punch.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ward.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ward with a nice calf kick.
Vovchanchyn is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a low kick but Ward moves his leg out of the way.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ward is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vovchanchyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ward avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Ward might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ward throws a hook but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
Ward tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
A nice combination there by Ward.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vovchanchyn pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Vovchanchyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Ward ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Vovchanchyn's head back.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward scores with a jab. Vovchanchyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ward avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Ward tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vovchanchyn tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward pushes Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward shoots in and bounces Vovchanchyn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Ward misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body kick.
Ward flicks out a counter leg kick but Vovchanchyn steps away.
Ward swings widly with a right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vovchanchyn's sensitive parts.
Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Vovchanchyn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ward lands the left hand.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward throws a sloppy body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vovchanchyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ward won't allow Vovchanchyn to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vovchanchyn is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward lands a nice hook to Vovchanchyn's body. Vovchanchyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward looks to land a combination. Vovchanchyn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vovchanchyn as he avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward tries to move to mount but Vovchanchyn blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face as Ward controls the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward working away.
Ward just content to control the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to improve position but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward misses with the combination.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ward thuds his right hand into Vovchanchyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Ward.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Ward.
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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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