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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fallon Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fox's choice of entrance music: Take a Walk on the Wild Side. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fallon Fox!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fox is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
Ward trying to control but Fox postures up.
Fox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ward tries to get out of the position.
Ward holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fox winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Fox is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Fox is looking for a kimura here.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Synergy Fight Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Ward desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fox tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Ward is doing well to control the position and prevent Fox from advancing to side control.
Tommy Ward has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Fox connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Fox throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Fox throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fox finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Fox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fox misses with a body shot.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fox backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ward showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ward has passed into side control.
Fox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward wants to stand but Fox is controlling his arm.
Fox has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
Fox is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fox trying to control the position.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fox working for submissions but it's allowed Ward to get to half guard.
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Ward is keen to just control but Fox is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Fox defends it.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ward wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Tommy Ward has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fox misses with a looping left.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox slips a straight right by Ward.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Fox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fallon Fox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fox lands with a right hand.
Fox looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward slips under a jab from Fox.
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fox was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward is looking to stand up but Fox won't let him.
Ward trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Ward stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice body punch from Fox.
Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fox on his heels. He'll look to pass Fox's guard now, I'm sure.
Tommy Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Fox's legs - danger averted.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward wanted to stand there but Fox had control of the position.
Fox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fox looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ward looks a forlorn figure.
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 is bucking up trying to escape but Fox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ward tries to hold on but Fox postures up.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Fox is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ward is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fox trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Fox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to control Fox's body but Fox pushes him off. Ward squirms to his side and now Fox has his back!
Fox trying to control momentarily.
Fox misses with an elbow to the head.
Ward breaks Fox's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fox is proving hard to escape from.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fox controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Ward wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fox lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ward. That one must have hurt.
Fox lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Fox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward misses with the combination.
Fox moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Tommy Ward will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ward misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Fox as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Fox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Fox cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Fallon Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Fox.
Fox throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Fox is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ward is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Fox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ward throws a punch but it's blocked by Fox.
Fox jumps guard but Ward turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ward prevents a body shot from Fox.
Ward keeps control of Fox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fox is looking to break free of the clinch but Ward has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fox is trying to pull guard but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Tommy Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fallon Fox.
Fox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Ward on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ward.
Fox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fox tries to circle away but Ward has him pinned against the cage.
Fox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ward has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fox prevents Ward from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Fox right now.
Ward trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward is really struggling to control Fox but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ward is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ward keeps control of the position as Fox tries to break free.
Fox tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ward tries to control but Fox wriggling away.
Fox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward trying to control but Fox is having none of it.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to pass the guard but Fox defending well.
Ward is trying to control. Fox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Ward wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ward lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward gets a double leg takedown into Fox's guard.
Ward gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Fox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fox pulls guard successfully.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
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 Tommy Ward.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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