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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neal Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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174 cm
26
150 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neal Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Rick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ward's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rick pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Rick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ward is looking to control Rick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Rick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ward can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward is trying to escape the mount but Rick keeps good control and instead manages to take Ward's back.
Rick doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Rick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rick trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Rick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward trying to hold on to Rick's head to control him but Rick postures up.
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick is stalling here. Ward is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ward has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Rick wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rick tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rick makes his way to full guard, as Ward worked for a kimura.
Ward won't allow Rick to sweep him here.
Rick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rick looks winded!
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ward doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ward manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Rick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ward thuds his right hand into Rick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Rick pushes him off.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rick counters with a shoot takedown. Ward fights it but they end up in guard.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rick manages to get himself to full guard.
Rick working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Rick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is really struggling to control Rick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rick dives on top into guard.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward controls Rick momentarily but Rick frees himself.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rick is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Rick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rick seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ward is holding on tight.
Rick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ward is surviving well by controlling Rick's body position as best he can.
Rick goes for an armbar but Ward turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ward.
Ward wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries for a kimura but Rick is defending well.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working.
Rick is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ward trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rick, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Little Rick 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ward tries to clinch but Rick moves out of range.
Ward tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rick advances to half guard.
Rick wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Rick is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Rick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Ward looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rick has picked Ward up and slammed him! Ward can't keep hold of the triangle and Rick manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rick is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well.
Ward tries to buck Rick off but Rick is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Little Rick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward regains half guard.
Rick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Rick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rick trying to advance position but Ward counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Rick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rick has Ward in his guard.
Rick working for submissions but it's allowed Ward to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Rick tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Neal Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward is looking to advance position but Rick won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ward manages to pass to mount!
Ward punching from mount but Rick doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Little Rick.
I've got Rick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Little Rick!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Little Rick!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Little Rick!
Little Rick wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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