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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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165 cm
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143 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel Penn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Steel Penn's guard.
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Ward's head to control his posture.
Steel Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
My spies in Steel Rocket gym inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Ward has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward works his way into full mount!
Ward goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steel Penn turns into him and now he's in Ward's guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.
Ward wants to sweep but Steel Penn has passed to side control!
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Steel Penn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel Penn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ward is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Steel Penn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but Ward denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel Penn closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ward trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control but Ward postures up.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn!
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Ward prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Steel Penn trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Ward.
Steel Penn moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn is trying to push Ward away but Ward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel Penn breaks from the clinch.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn clinches.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a push kick but Ward slaps the foot to one side.
Ward scores with a takedown into Steel Penn's guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Ward looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
Further stalling from Steel Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Mr Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel Penn seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Steel Penn.
Ward is looking to clinch but Steel Penn is avoiding it.
Steel Penn checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Steel Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel Penn to the ground. Ward is now in Steel Penn's guard.
Ward stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Ward.
I've got Ward 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ward!
Mr Ward tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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