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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Ward (ranked 1080 p4p, 2174 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 154 p4p, 307 weight class). Ward comes into the arena with ERA - Ameno blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23 - 13 - 1 |
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180 cm
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37 - 27 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward shoots in and drives through. Tepes Iii sprawls well.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward cracks Tepes Iii with an open hand slap.
Ward misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Ward.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tepes Iii sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ward trying to control the pace.
Ward has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Tepes Iii is working away.
Tepes Iii is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Ward stalling.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward misses with a head shot. Tepes Iii uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward prevents Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ward won't be happy with that.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tepes Iii is controlling him well.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Ward is controlling his arm.
Ward is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tepes Iii has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet here but Tepes Iii is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ward's back.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ward trying to control the position but Tepes Iii manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tepes Iii keeps control of the position as Ward tries to break free.
Tepes Iii controls the position.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tepes Iii not allowing Ward to control his hands.
Tepes Iii is trying to stick to Ward's back but Ward is turning into Tepes Iii. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tepes Iii's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward prevents Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Ward.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Ward pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward throws a leg kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Ward fights it but they end up in guard.
Ward wants to stand and escape but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ward defends it well.
Maxim Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward connects with a looping right hand.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Nice sprawl there from Tepes Iii as Ward shoots in.
A jab from Ward misses.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tepes Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes Iii's head.
Ward swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ward!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tepes Iii asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tepes Iii working away.
Tepes Iii tries to stand but Ward is controlling his head.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet here but Tepes Iii is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ward's back.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tepes Iii controlling the positon.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ward trying to control the hands but Tepes Iii won't let him.
Ward is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tepes Iii is not going to allow Ward to sit and survive in this position.
Ward wants to escape the position.
Tepes Iii just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tepes Iii avoiding Ward 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward swinging wildly here.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Tepes Iii's guard.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward prevents Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepes Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Ward.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Ward pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ward turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tepes Iii slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ward misses.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Ward connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ward defends it well.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Tepes Iii shows good takedown defense.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Ward stops Tepes Iii from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward dips to his left and cracks Tepes Iii with an uppercut!
Ward swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Ward.
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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
A very excited looking Maxim Ward rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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