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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoshi Kawajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Kawajari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cinderella Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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165 cm
28
136 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minoshi Kawajari!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward lunges at Kawajari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kawajari's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Kawajari's head back.
Ward shoots in and bounces Kawajari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward has gone for a leg lock! Kawajari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ward's guard.
Kawajari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward pulls Kawajari in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Kawajari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Kawajari from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward moves into full guard.
Kawajari wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kawajari trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Kawajari looking to pass the guard.
Ward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kawajari pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Kawajari is keeping busy.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Kawajari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kawajari is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kawajari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Kawajari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kawajari ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Kawajari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kawajari's half guard.
Ward passes to side control.
Kawajari is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Ward seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Ward are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ward working the head with strikes.
Ward cracks Kawajari with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kawajari is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawajari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward tries to advance to mount but Kawajari denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kawajari gets back to half guard.
Kawajari is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawajari is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward postures up.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawajari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawajari keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Kawajari seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward is looking to advance position but Kawajari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kawajari looking to secure an arm triangle but Ward defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawajari wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ward kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kawajari looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns Ward that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Kawajari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kawajari goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ward turns into him and now he's in Kawajari's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Minoshi Kawajari.
Ward looks for a takedown but Kawajari sprawls well.
Kawajari takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawajari.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawajari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ward is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawajari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ward showed some decent athleticism there.
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Kawajari defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kawajari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kawajari wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Kawajari passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kawajari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mr Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawajari unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari punching from mount but Ward doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kawajari looking for a guillotine from mount but Ward is having none of it.
Kawajari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ward manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kawajari is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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Kawajari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minoshi Kawajari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward prevents Kawajari from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari laying and praying for a moment but Ward takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ward won't allow Kawajari to pass to mount.
Mr Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawajari is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawajari.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ward trying to control the action but Kawajari is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to pass to mount but Kawajari is defending the position.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ward stalling away here and it's allowed Kawajari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kawajari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoshi Kawajari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ward!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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