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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blind Faith - Chase & Status kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ward!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Ward has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
A short right from Ward.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Armstrong sprawls well.
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Armstrong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ward gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
Armstrong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ward prevents it.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armstrong is defending well.
Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but Armstrong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ward ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ward no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Ward is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stands and steps away. Ward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Armstrong under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong 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 Armstrong off to one side.
Ward drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Ward looking for a takedown.
Ward looks gassed!
Ward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Ward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ward is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Ward fails to pull guard.
Ward is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armstrong is struggling to control the position.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Armstrong.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Ward shoots in.
Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong clinches.
Ward can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
Ward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ward prevents the takedown attempt.
Ward lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Ward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ward has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ward is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Ward will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ward moves into the clinch.
Ward lands an uppercut.
Armstrong has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Ward clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Ward pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward clinches up against the cage.
Ward is trying to drag Armstrong to the mat but Armstrong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
Hugh Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Ward.
Ward prevents a takedown attempt there.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Armstrong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong scores a nice knee to the body.
Armstrong wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armstrong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward blocking some punches.
Armstrong fails to pull guard.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Ward forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dave Ward seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armstrong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Armstrong looking for a takedown.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ward gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Armstrong looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Ward wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ward jumps into guard, dragging Armstrong to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ward leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Ward moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Knees to the body from Armstrong.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Ward holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armstrong prevents it.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Armstrong to work.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hugh Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Ward.
Ward prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong pulls guard effortlessly.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard.
Ward is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dave Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Ward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ward is trying to push Armstrong away but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Ward lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong wants to stall.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ward is defending well for now.
Ward pulls guard effortlessly.
Ward wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Armstrong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ward is trying to stand up here but Armstrong is controlling him well.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Armstrong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hugh Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ward duly obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Dave Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armstrong prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
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 Hugh Armstrong.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Ward!
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