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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Wordsworth Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Wordsworth Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wordsworth Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wordsworth Ward swinging wildly here.
Wordsworth Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Wordsworth Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wordsworth Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wordsworth Ward.
Johnson throws a hook but Wordsworth Ward avoids it easily.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Wordsworth Ward is out of range.
Wordsworth Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson moves out of range as Wordsworth Ward strikes.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wordsworth Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Wordsworth Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Wordsworth Ward gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wordsworth Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Wordsworth Ward's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wordsworth Ward has wrist control.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wordsworth Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wordsworth Ward has wrist control.
Johnson is standing up over Wordsworth Ward. Wordsworth Ward looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Wordsworth Ward is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wordsworth Ward pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson is working Wordsworth Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wordsworth Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson throwing strikes but Wordsworth Ward manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wordsworth Ward moves away.
Wordsworth Ward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wordsworth Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson throws a strike but Wordsworth Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson is trying to keep Wordsworth Ward in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wordsworth Ward wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wordsworth Ward wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tim Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wordsworth Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wordsworth Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a good body shot.
Wordsworth Ward looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wordsworth Ward is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Wordsworth Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Wordsworth Ward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wordsworth Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wordsworth Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wordsworth Ward's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson throws a strike but Wordsworth Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wordsworth Ward preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson controls Wordsworth Ward momentarily but Wordsworth Ward frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Wordsworth Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wordsworth Ward. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Wordsworth Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wordsworth Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wordsworth Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Wordsworth Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Wordsworth Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wordsworth Ward sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a looping right.
Wordsworth Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wordsworth Ward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wordsworth Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wordsworth Ward moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a body punch but Wordsworth Ward moves out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Wordsworth Ward connects with the punch.
Johnson throws a jab when Wordsworth Ward was well out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wordsworth Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Wordsworth Ward counters with a two punch combo.
Wordsworth Ward throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Wordsworth Ward looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Wordsworth Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wordsworth Ward throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Wordsworth Ward misses.
Wordsworth Ward throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wordsworth Ward loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild combination.
Wordsworth Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wordsworth Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Wordsworth Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wordsworth Ward counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wordsworth Ward defends it nicely.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Wordsworth Ward moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Wordsworth Ward.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Wordsworth Ward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wordsworth Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wordsworth Ward throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Wordsworth Ward.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wordsworth Ward looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward is trying to buck Johnson off.
Tim Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wordsworth Ward is avoiding damage well.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wordsworth Ward is avoiding damage well.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Wordsworth Ward wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes but Wordsworth Ward manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wordsworth Ward tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wordsworth Ward tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johnson had his way with Frederick Wordsworth Ward in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Wordsworth Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wordsworth Ward avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wordsworth Ward defends it nicely.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Wordsworth Ward misses with the combination.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Wordsworth Ward does no damage.
Wordsworth Ward sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wordsworth Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wordsworth Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Wordsworth Ward saw that one coming.
Wordsworth Ward dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wordsworth Ward.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Wordsworth Ward's body.
Wordsworth Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Wordsworth Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild combination.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wordsworth Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Wordsworth Ward, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Wordsworth Ward against the cage but Wordsworth Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wordsworth Ward pinned against the cage. Wordsworth Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Wordsworth Ward scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wordsworth Ward as he jumps to the side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wordsworth Ward moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frederick Wordsworth Ward.
I think Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tim Johnson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tim Johnson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tim Johnson!
Tim Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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RATING
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