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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the cage accompanied by I will not bow. Payakaroon has chosen Project Fighter as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward thows a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Payakaroon throws a wild left hand from mount and Ward manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Payakaroon is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward trying to control here.
Payakaroon seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is controlling Payakaroon's trapped leg to prevent Payakaroon from advancing to side control.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payakaroon.
It looks like Payakaroon is going to stand back up.
Ward is concentrating on defense, preventing Payakaroon from advancing position.
Ward has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Payakaroon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Ward looks like he's trying to stand up.
Payakaroon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payakaroon throws a strike but Ward avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Payakaroon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Payakaroon pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
Payakaroon wants to control the position but Ward says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ward stalling.
Payakaroon is doing well to control the position and prevent Ward from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ward seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Payakaroon for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jordan Ward has been cut.
Ward smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakaroon lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Ward misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward clobbers Payakaroon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon with a poor takedown
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Payakaroon.
Payakaroon shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Good shot there by Ward.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Payakaroon 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 Payakaroon off to one side.
Payakaroon has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ward counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Ward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payakaroon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ward was covering up waiting for the punch and Payakaroon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payakaroon is one step ahead there.
Payakaroon stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward pulls Payakaroon in close to prevent any damage.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Samart Payakaroon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Payakaroon postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Ward just wasn't active enough.
Payakaroon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Payakaroon persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Payakaroon has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jordan Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Payakaroon.
Payakaroon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Payakaroon shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big left from Ward misses.
Payakaroon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payakaroon somewhat.
Ward jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon is breathing heavily.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Payakaroons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payakaroon. Payakaroon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordan Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Payakaroon. Payakaroon gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward looks to land a combination but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Payakaroon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Payakaroon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payakaroon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payakaroon is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Payakaroon circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward works Payakaroon's body with a nice hook.
Ward clinches with his opponent.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ward slowing the pace effectively.
Payakaroon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ward has Payakaroon pushed against the cage.
Payakaroon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ward gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon letting Ward take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jordan Ward.
Ward throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payakaroon has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward connects with a right hand. Payakaroon shakes it off.
Payakaroon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakaroon avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ward dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Payakaroon sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Payakaroon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward lands with a straight right. Payakaroon didn't see that one coming.
Payakaroon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Payakaroon shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Payakaroon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward is pulling down on Payakaroon's head. It's preventing any offense from Payakaroon, at least for the moment.
Payakaroon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward controlling Payakaroon's posture.
Payakaroon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Payakaroon is looking to stand up but Ward won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Ward just wasn't active enough.
Payakaroon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payakaroon shoots in but no luck this time.
Jordan Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon gets tackled into the cage by Ward. Ward maintains the clinch.
Payakaroon has Ward pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ward is leaning against Payakaroon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payakaroon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Ward misses the jab.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Payakaroon tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Ward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ward.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward connects with a jab.
Ward has Payakaroon up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ward.
Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ward lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payakaroon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward connects with a nasty looking knee right to Payakaroon's face.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from Ward.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ward takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payakaroon is trying to drag Ward to the mat but Ward just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Payakaroon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Payakaroon.
Jordan Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ward!
Jordan Ward was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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