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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erikton Mihai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erikton Mihai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mick Ward! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ward throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mihai moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ward tries to throw a body punch but Mihai avoids it by throwing Ward back against the cage. Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihai backwards. Mihai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ward to keep the fight standing. Mihai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Mihai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Mihai lands with a nice body kick. Ward misses with a wild combination.
Mihai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ward. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ward throws a right and a left that Mihai avoids nicely. Ward moves into the clinch. Ward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihai breaks from the clinch.
Mihai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ward tries to keep at a distance but Mihai has taken the fight into the clinch. Ward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mihai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mihai - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mihai. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Ward clinches. Mihai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ward uses from the top position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mihai looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Mihai blocks nicely. Ward wants to control from the top but Mihai keeps moving. Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mihai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mihai is breathing heavily. Mihai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ward is looking for a sweep. Mihai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mihai stands up and beckons Ward to join him on the feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ward clinches with his opponent.
Mihai prevents Ward from breaking the clinch. Mihai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mihai darts in and clinches Ward up against the cage. Mihai manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Mihai. Mihai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ward. Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mihai tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range. Mihai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage. Ward is trying to break free. Ward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihai backwards. Mihai blocks a body shot from Ward. Ward tries to throw a body punch but Mihai avoids it by throwing Ward back against the cage. Ward wants to break free but Mihai has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ward. Ward has had enough of the clinch but Mihai keeps him there for the moment. Ward tries to circle away but Mihai has him pinned against the cage. Mihai jumps guard and drags Ward to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mihai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward. Mihai keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. Ward gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ward moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mihai prevents Ward from breaking the clinch. Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mihai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ward walks away with a smile on his face. Mihai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ward has managed to clinch.
Mihai has Ward pushed against the cage. Mihai 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! Ward moves into the clinch. Mihai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Mihai has the dominant position. 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 Erikton Mihai will probably get the nod. That's time! Mihai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ward rushes Mihai and presses him up against the cage. Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mihai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Mihai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
Mihai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ward's head. Ward drives through and clinches with Mihai against the cage.
Mihai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mihai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mihai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mihai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ward clinches with his opponent.
Mihai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mihai is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ward moves into the clinch. Ward tries a body shot but Mihai blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mihai just leaning against Ward, taking a breather. Mihai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihai moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mihai slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Ward throws a combination. Mihai tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Mihai is looking to clinch. Ward instigates a clinch. Ward has had enough of the clinch but Mihai keeps him there for the moment. Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward tries to break free but Mihai pushes him back against the cage. Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihai won't allow it.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Mihai has him pressed against the cage. Ward swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihai uses good head movement to avoid it. Mihai is trying to pull guard but Ward has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erikton Mihai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mihai breaks from the clinch.
Ward blocks a head kick by Mihai.
Ward closes the distance and pushes Mihai back into the cage. Mihai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mihai tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward has Mihai up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A body shot lands from Ward.
Ward lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Mihai has him pressed against the cage. Mihai manages to break the clinch.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ward throws a right and a left that Mihai avoids nicely. Erikton Mihai is winning the standup battle so far. Ward closes the distance and clinches. Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward is working Mihai over against the cage. Ward working aggressively here.
Mihai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ward moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mihai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mick Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ward clinches up with Mihai and pushes him back against the cage. Ward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mihai jumps guard and drags Ward to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ward trying to control but Mihai is working from the bottom. Mihai trying to control the position.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ward cracks Mihai with a solid left hand. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ward wants to control from the top but Mihai keeps moving. Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ward throwing strikes from guard but Mihai blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Mihai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Erikton Mihai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ward clinches. Mihai pulls guard effortlessly. Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mihai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mihai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward. Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ward distracts Mihai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mihai is trying to keep Ward in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mihai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. 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. Ward pushing down on Mihai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mihai is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard. Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Mick Ward has got the better of the ground game so far. Ward working the head and body with strikes. Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihai keeps working. Mihai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ward thowing shots but they're missing. Ward thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ward misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mihai is trying to escape the mount.
Ward with good strikes from the mount here! Ward with a couple of short strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mihai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Ward looking to finish Mihai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mihai! Mihai tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Mihai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ward landing shots from mount. Ward lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mihai is rocked! Mihai blocking the ground and pound. Oh Mihai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The referee warns Mihai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mihai tries to hold on but Ward postures up. Ward throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mihai because Ward loaded up on that one. Ward sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Mihai seems to have got his legs back now. Ward thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mihai is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ward thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ward landing strikes, looking to finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes. Ward lands with some strikes. Ward avoids the attempt from Mihai to control. Ward lands a big shot to the head and Mihai winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mick Ward! A less than humble Mick Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
96% |
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