Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1#
McLarnin 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.
Ward lands with an overhand left.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ward defending well as McLarnin loads up on a big left hand.
McLarnin throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward swings for the body but McLarnin moves out of range.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLarnin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greg Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McLarnin tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard but McLarnin defending well.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
McLarnin is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Ward moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McLarnin 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.
McLarnin is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Ward is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McLarnin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ward tries to move into full mount but can't pass McLarnin's legs.
McLarnin tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLarnin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McLarnin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
McLarnin is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
McLarnin isn't going anywhere.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but McLarnin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep.
McLarnin is letting Ward control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLarnin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLarnin misses the shot to the body. #TD#
McLarnin gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. McLarnin manages to retain guard.
Ward stops McLarnin from standing up.
Ward sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ward trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McLarnin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLarnin has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
Ward wants to pass the guard but McLarnin is keeping the position.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLarnin is trying to hold Ward in close to prevent damage but Ward has managed to pass into half guard.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLarnin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but McLarnin gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
McLarnin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLarnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward digs a good hook to McLarnin's body.
McLarnin slips a straight right by Ward.
McLarnin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ward.
McLarnin tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLarnin walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
McLarnin misses with a looping left.
Ward takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses. #T1##TD#
Ward looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McLarnin!
Ward working away.
Ward prevents McLarnin from escaping the position.
McLarnin tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
McLarnin being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Ward swings around for an armbar but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard.
Ward wants to sweep here but McLarnin controlling him for the moment.
Ward has McLarnin pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Ward wants to stand and escape but McLarnin is having none of it.
McLarnin controls from within his opponent's guard.
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward controls McLarnin momentarily but McLarnin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is pulling down on McLarnin's head. It's preventing any offense from McLarnin, at least for the moment.
McLarnin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Ward 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.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward throws a looping overhand right but McLarnin ducks down to avoid it.
McLarnin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - McLarnin coming out on top.
McLarnin misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward attempts a counter takedown but McLarnin avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ward.
Ward clobbers McLarnin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLarnin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from McLarnin.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLarnin's head.
McLarnin cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward jabs McLarnin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward with a poor takedown
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ward.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
McLarnin sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 Greg Ward will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by McLarnin. #TD#
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
McLarnin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McLarnin is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McLarnin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Ward trying to control the position but McLarnin is working away.
McLarnin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ward wants to control but McLarnin is keeping him busy.
McLarnin tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
Ward stops McLarnin from getting back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Ward seems content to control.#ES2#
McLarnin pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Ward scores with a decent looking hook.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLarnin's hands.
McLarnin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLarnin. McLarnin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLarnin takes one to the side of the head.
Ward throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
McLarnin rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
McLarnin has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##TD#
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ward is keen to just control but McLarnin is a slippery customer.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
McLarnin has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Greg Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
McLarnin stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
McLarnin with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward throws out a loose jab but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but McLarnin is just out of range.#T4#
McLarnin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward avoids the head kick by McLarnin.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLarnin defends well and Ward ends up having to push McLarnin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McLarnin misses with a straight right.

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 Greg Ward.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Greg Ward!
Greg Ward decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ward as he connects with a hook.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Ward.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
We've been hearing reports that Ward has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson misses with the combination. #T1#
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Ward misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ward connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.#TD#
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T2#
Ward trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward with good strikes from the mount here!
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Ward looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Ward lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ward breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward working the ground and pound effectively.
Ward controlling his opponent.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ward cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ward looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward dominating with strikes here.
Ward sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Ward with a jab.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Ward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Ward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.#TD#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Greg Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to buck Ward off.
Ward advances to mount.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Jackson has been cut.
Ward looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Ward has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position!
Ward controlling the position.#ES#
Ward kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ward throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jab by Ward.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ward controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Ward looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ward is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward controlling his opponent.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joseph Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Ward appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ward changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Ward.
Jackson scores with a jab. Ward acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Ward lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Ward misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Joseph Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ward out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joseph Jackson!
A very excited looking Joseph Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Abedi ducks right into an uppercut from Ward.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abedi has time to react.
Abedi ducks under a wild hook from Ward.#TD2#
Abedi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Ward seems keen to control Abedi's posture.
Abedi throws a big right hand that misses.
Abedi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Abedi from controlling successfully. #ES#
Ward is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ward drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abedi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ward slips a straight right by Abedi.#T1#
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Abedi flicks out a counter leg kick but Ward steps away.
Abedi misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward tests Abedi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward misses with a hook.
Ward thuds a left hand into Abedi's body.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abedi moves out of range as Ward strikes.#TD2#
Abedi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Ward pushes Abedi off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Abedi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Abedi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Ward bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward blocks a jab.#TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abedi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Ward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abedi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Abedi is trying to improve his position.
Abedi is letting Ward control him for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ward trying to control the action but Abedi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abedi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
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 tries to move to mount but Abedi blocks the move with his legs.
Abedi struggling a bit here.
Ward tries to advance to mount but can't.
Abedi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ward controls the position.
Ward works to advance to full mount. Abedi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Abedi working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Ward goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abedi turns into him and now he's in Ward's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Abedi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Abedi misses its intended target.
Abedi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Greg Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abedi can do to turn this around?
Abedi gets back to full guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Abedi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abedi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ward postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abedi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ward, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward trying to control the position here.
Abedi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abedi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abedi's guard. #REVR#
Ward slips nicely into half guard.
Ward passes into side control, despite Abedi's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Abedi 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.
Ward wants to control but Abedi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abedi is trying to escape the position but Ward is controlling the position.
Abedi is trying to improve his position.
Ward working the ground and pound but Abedi is defending the strikes.
Ward controls the position.
Ward wants to control but Abedi is keeping him busy.
Ward just content to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abedi regains half guard, as Ward was trying to land strikes.
Ward wants to control but Abedi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ward 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.
Abedi is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abedi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abedi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Abedi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abedi is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward is trying to stand back up but Abedi is controlling him
Abedi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ward moves into full guard.
Ward is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abedi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abedi scoring with some ground and pound.
Abedi stops Ward from standing up. #T1#
Ward looking to control.
Abedi stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Ward keeping full guard, as Abedi tries to pass.
Ward trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abedi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abedi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ward is trying to buck Abedi off.
Abedi trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abedi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abedi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abedi defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Ward misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Abedi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ward manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward throws a punch but it's blocked by Abedi.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abedi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ward blocks an uppercut.
Abedi scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Abedi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Abedi.
Abedi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ward breaks from the clinch.
Ward throws a series of punches but Abedi moves out of range.
Ward misses with a straight right.
Abedi moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Abedi connects with a looping right hand.
Abedi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.
Abedi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Abedi. Beautiful body shot.
Abedi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ward dives in and grabs Abedi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abedi pushes down on Ward's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Abedi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ward!#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abedi is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Ward is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Abedi cracks Ward with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Abedi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ward is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Abedi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papy Abedi!
Papy Abedi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 518
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Parnevik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parnevik.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Parnevik gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Parnevik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parnevik throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parnevik.
Ward staying out of range there.
Ward avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Parnevik. That snapped Ward's head back.
Parnevik misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Parnevik swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Parnevik.
Ward moves away from the strike by Parnevik.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parnevik. Parnevik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward thuds a left hand into Parnevik's body.
Parnevik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parnevik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Parnevik throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Parnevik slams his shin into Ward's torso.
Ward stuns Parnevik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parnevik swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parnevik. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ward's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ward throws a body punch but Parnevik moves out of range.
Ward lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parnevik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parnevik scores with the left hand. Ward knows he should have avoided that one.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parnevik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jesper Parnevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parnevik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parnevik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parnevik thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parnevik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parnevik slips a jab from Ward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parnevik misses with a looping left.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward throws a combination. Parnevik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Parnevik.
Parnevik throws the kick towards the body but Ward avoids it.#TD2#
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Parnevik bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Parnevik motions for Ward to come forward. Parnevik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parnevik looks for the body kick but Ward saw that one coming.
Parnevik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parnevik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parnevik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parnevik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Parnevik.
Ward swings for the body but Parnevik moves out of range.
Parnevik looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parnevik misses with a body kick.
Parnevik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parnevik is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Parnevik circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesper Parnevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Ward.
Parnevik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Ward takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parnevik lands with a kick to the temple. Ward shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Parnevik misses its intended target.
Parnevik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parnevik tries to clinch up.
Parnevik stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parnevik lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parnevik enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parnevik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parnevik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Parnevik trying to control the position here. #T4#
Parnevik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Parnevik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parnevik throws a counter high kick but Ward was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Ward misses with a hook. Parnevik ducked under it nicely.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parnevik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parnevik throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parnevik won't be happy with that.
Parnevik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Ward.
Ward controlling the position.
Ward creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parnevik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnevik is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Parnevik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Parnevik is looking to reverse the position.
Ward misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ward tries to score with some ground and pound. Parnevik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Parnevik struggling a bit here.
Ward with the ground and pound but Parnevik regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
Ward sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parnevik is not content to let Ward control the position.
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Parnevik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Parnevik missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parnevik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Parnevik counter with a right hand.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parnevik. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Parnevik tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parnevik avoids the body shot from Ward.
Parnevik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parnevik misses with a body kick.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Parnevik tries to work over Ward's front leg with a kick but Ward checks it.
Ward blocks a jab.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ward swings for the body but Parnevik moves out of range.
Ward throws a leg kick but Parnevik moved away.
Parnevik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ward has time to react.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parnevik's head backwards.
Parnevik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Parnevik gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parnevik is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward wants to control from the top but Parnevik keeps moving. #T4#
Parnevik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parnevik pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
Parnevik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parnevik controlling Ward's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Parnevik keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Parnevik ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Parnevik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Parnevik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward scores with a hook to the body. Parnevik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ward throws a head kick that Parnevik semi-blocks.
Parnevik cracks Ward with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parnevik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward throws a body punch but Parnevik moves out of range.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parnevik slips under a jab.
Parnevik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parnevik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!
Parnevik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1#
Ward trying to control the position but Parnevik manages to sink in the hooks.
Ward trying to get back to his feet but Parnevik is in full control for now.
Parnevik has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parnevik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Parnevik continues to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward trying to control but not successfully.
Parnevik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ward's body. #T3#
Parnevik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Parnevik'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 is trying to break free. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jesper Parnevik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Ward right now.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ward trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ward 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.
Parnevik biding his time, controlling Ward.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Parnevik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Parnevik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parnevik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Parnevik!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesper Parnevik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Ward staying out of range there.
Thornton misses with a head kick.
Thornton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward shoots and misses
and Thornton counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Thornton to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thornton stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ward misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thornton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
Thornton can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Thornton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thornton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but Thornton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Thornton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thornton.#SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thornton controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself. #T2#
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Thornton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thornton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Thornton's legs - danger averted.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Thornton.
Ward trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ward counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thornton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Thornton looking for submissions off his back.
Ward performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Thornton wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton gets back to full guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thornton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Thornton looking for a triangle here. Ward is fighting it but it looks tight! Thornton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ward is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Terrence Thornton!
After the fight, Terrence Thornton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: T176
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Ward needs to keep his hands up - Mannelly had a free shot at his head there.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Mannelly is out of range.
Ward avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Ward scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mannelly scores with a punch to the head.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Mannelly. That snapped Ward's head back.
Mannelly lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Mannelly misses.
Mannelly ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Mannelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mannelly throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Mannelly.
Mannelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward throws a jab when Mannelly was well out of range.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses the shot to the body.
Ward shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mannelly throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Mannelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mannelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!#T1#
Ward avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Mannelly.
Ward blocks a jab.
Mannelly moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Ward avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Ward lunges at Mannelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mannelly's hand.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Mannelly's head back.
Mannelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ward has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mannelly tries to clinch up.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mannelly loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a low kick.
Mannelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mannelly looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannelly.
Ward might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mannelly staying out of range there.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Mannelly.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Mannelly is rocked!
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Mannelly's shoulder, as Mannelly tries to avoid the shot.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward scores with a hook.
Oh Mannelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward moves out of range of the leg kick from Mannelly.
Mannelly seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Mannelly.
Mannelly lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
Mannelly tries to clinch up.
Mannelly misses with a wild body shot.
Ward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mannelly in his tracks.
Mannelly misses with a kick to the body.
Mannelly misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Mannelly throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Mannelly catches Ward with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward's corner calls for a 1-2. Ward obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Mannelly slips the punch.#T3#
Ward misses with a hook.
Mannelly misses with an uppercut.
Mannelly thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Mannelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mannelly tries to land a leg kick but Ward saw it coming and moves away.
Mannelly ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mannelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Mannelly.
Ward blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ward misses.
Mannelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Mannelly lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannelly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mannelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Mannelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mannelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mannelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Mannelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mannelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mannelly tries to land a front kick but Ward steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mannelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mannelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Mannelly's head but Mannelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Mannelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mannelly tries to score with a low kick but Ward moves his leg out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mannelly - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mannelly. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Greg Ward will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mannelly wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs. #KD2#
Ward drops Mannelly with a beautiful combination! Mannelly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ward is looking for the KO!
Mannelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ward counters with a huge left! Mannelly is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ward isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mannelly from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ward!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Ward!
A relieved looking Greg Ward thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFN 364
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Gump is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Ward has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ward blocks a head kick by Gump. #CL2#
Gump has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Gump lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gump fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gump 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. Gump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ward.
Gump lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gump.#CL2#
Gump drives through and clinches with Ward against the cage.
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Gump jumps guard.
Ward trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Ward distracts Gump with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
Ward is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Gump is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward passes Gump's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward is taking a breather. Gump says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gump tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Gump on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ward wants to control but Gump is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, if Ward is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gump is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ward controlling the action here.#T3#
Ward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ward controlling the action here.
Gump trying to control from the bottom.
Gump works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gump's head.
Ward sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gump trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Gump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gump has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Greg Ward will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ward dives in and grabs Gump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes down on Ward's head and hops out.#CL2#
Gump closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Gump has the dominant position.#TD2#
Gump decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Gump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gump 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. #T1#
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Gump is retaining full guard.
Gump looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gump 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.
Ward content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gump 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Gump 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. #SUB2#
Gump throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ward escapes and throws Gump's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ward landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gump tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gump is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Ward working the body and head with strikes.
Gump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ward controlling the action here.
Gump on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gump is trying to control but can't.
Ward is trying to control. Gump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gump trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ward connects with a nice short shot to Gump's temple.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ward controlling the pace.
Greg Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gump actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward dominated that second round.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gump lands an overhand right.
Gump tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Gump lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Ward gets a double leg takedown into Gump's guard.
Gump looking to control.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gump is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Gump's legs - danger averted.
Gump trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward tries to advance to mount but Gump denies him.
Ward in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gump manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gump has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gump tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg. #T2#
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gump looking for submissions off his back.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gump with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gump preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB2#
Gump actively working from the bottom here.
Ward prevents Gump from improving his position.
Ward keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gump is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ward not doing much here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward is thwarting Gump's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Forrest Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward is trying to control. Gump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gump wants to get back to full guard.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Gump is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gump manages to get to full guard.
Ward trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Ward!
Greg Ward thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Diaz slips a jab from Ward.
Diaz misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Diaz 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.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Ward advances position into side control!
Ward trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward landing a few strikes.
Ward trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Ward trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ward gets back to full guard.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Ward is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up. #T4#
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ward looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ward looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ward! #REVB#
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Ward works Diaz's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Ward gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Ward looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Diaz 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.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ward connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ward is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Ward drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Ward has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Ward is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ward controlling the pace.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ward moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Ward.
Diaz slips a jab from Ward.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Ward is now in Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Diaz gets to his feet. Ward looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Ward misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Nick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Ward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Greg Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Ward postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Diaz looking for subs off his back but Ward has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Ward!
Our winner, Greg Ward, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GFC 34: No Mercy
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Abbott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abbott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward scores with a nice right hand.
Ward tries for a takedown but Abbott circles away easily
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbott throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbott.
Abbott tries to counter with a takedown but Ward is quick to defend against it.
Abbott fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ward scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Abbott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brenden Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Ward.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott misses with a looping left.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
Abbott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ward showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Abbott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abbott is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Abbott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward is trying to control. Abbott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abbott is controlling Ward's trapped leg to prevent Ward from advancing to side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbott's head.
Ward is thwarting Abbott's attempts to control the position.
Ward trying to control the action but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbott's head.
Abbott manages to get to full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abbott holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ward shoots in but Abbott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward checks a low kick from Abbott.
A swing and a miss from Abbott.
Abbott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abbott misses with a low kick.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Abbott sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Abbott.
Abbott connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.#TD2#
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ward wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Abbott blocks nicely. #T4#
Ward wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
Abbott pulls Ward in close to his closed guard and prevents Ward from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ward postures up.
Abbott is controlling Ward's posture.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abbott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abbott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abbott is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
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 Brenden Abbott will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abbott thows a leg kick but Ward checks it #TD2#
and Ward counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abbott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Ward trying to control the position.
Ward pulls Abbott in to control the position.
Abbott looking to pass the guard.
Abbott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward 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.
Ward is trying to control the position but Abbott postures up. #T1#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Abbott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greg Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abbott's guard. #REVB#
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Abbott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abbott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Abbott has wrist control.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Abbott keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Abbott looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward misses with an uppercut. Abbott saw that one coming.
Abbott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ward scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Abbott as he connects with a hook.
Abbott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abbott as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Abbott.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Abbott.#T3#
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abbott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Abbott.
Abbott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Abbott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abbott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Abbott persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbott stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Abbott.#ROC#
Ward is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Abbott connects with the perfect overhand right and Ward falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Abbott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GFC 27: Versus
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. The Convict darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward scores with a sloppy right hand. The Convict should have avoided that one.
The Convict throws a good cross that connects.
Ward clobbers The Convict with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Convict misses with an uppercut.
Ward throws a right hand that The Convict ducks under and follows up with a left that The Convict also avoids with ease.
The Convict scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Convict throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Convict lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
The Convict slips a straight right by Ward.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Convict.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Convict.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward throws a combination. The Convict tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greg Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward misses with a right hand
and The Convict connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Convict works the jab nicely.
The Convict jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Ward is rocked!#T1#
The Convict circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ward to the canvas! Ward doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - The Convict keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kezz The Convict!
Our winner, Kezz The Convict, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GFC 20: Carter vs Miller 2
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ward misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Thomas cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas walks into a left hand. #TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T1#
Thomas advances to half guard.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Ward wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Thomas!#REVR#
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward controlling Thomas's posture. #SUB2#
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Ward trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Greg Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas lands a jab.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greg Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Thomas pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward trying to control here.
JJ Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Thomas not doing much here.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Ward moves into full guard.
Thomas won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Ward has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ward's half guard.
Ward is trying to stand. #T3#
Thomas trying to advance position but Ward counters by regaining guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ward's guard.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Thomas dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Ward misses with a looping left.
Greg Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Ward misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Thomas shoots in.
Ward feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Ward then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Ward moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A head kick by Ward misses #TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ward has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thomas is on him like a limpet, forcing Ward back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ward lands a body shot.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch.
Ward feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Ward then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Ward misses with a head kick.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Ward counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Ward thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Greg Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ward connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Ward connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.#T3#
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ward! Thomas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Ward!
A victorious Greg Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GFC 13: Carter va Kint
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ward looks for a takedown but Fist sprawls well.
Ward has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fist throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ward.
Fist throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Ward clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into Fist's guard.#SUB#
Fist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Fist is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Fist has an active guard here but Ward has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fist wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is nestled in close to Fist, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Fist is trying to stand.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Ward.
Fist is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB#
Fist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fist is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward pushes down on Fist's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Fist taking some punishment here, with Ward in his half guard.
Ward passes to side control.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Fist is looking for a sweep.
Ward trying to control the position but Fist is working away.
Ward lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Fist being controlled for a moment.
Ward cracks Fist with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Ward tries for a kimura but Fist is defending well.
Ward lands some shots froms side control.
Ward lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ward cracks Fist with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ward immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fist is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ward!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Ward!
Greg Ward spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Third Fist spoke after the fight, saying 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.

Event: GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ward's hands.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haas is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Haas circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Dahl Haas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Ward.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Haas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Haas misses its target.
Haas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ward.
Haas misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Haas misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Haas lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ward head around and knocks him out cold! Haas hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dahl Haas!
A very excited looking Dahl Haas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GFC 5: Darrow vs Tortoise
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Greg Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Ward ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ward. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Ryan scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ryan is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks. #T1##TD#
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Ryan pushes Ward off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Ryan throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan flicks out a counter leg kick but Ward steps away.
Nice shot by Ryan.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Andrew Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan throws a monster overhand right that drops Ward! Ryan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrew Ryan waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sam Rogers and Greg Ward. This should be a great matchup!

183 cm
35 yrs
177 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
176 lbs

Rogers

Ward

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sam Rogers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Greg Ward!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ward.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rogers (0) vs (2) Ward
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (2) Ward
Rogers wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Ward trying to control the position.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward being controlled here momentarily.
Rogers wants to control but Ward passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.

Ward is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward controlling from the top position.

Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.

Ward seems to be looking for submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rogers (6) vs (4) Ward

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rogers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ward tries to break free.
Ward prevents Rogers from getting a body triangle.
Rogers not allowing Ward to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but not successfully.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogers wants to take Ward's back here but Ward is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
Rogers tries to control but Ward wriggling away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Rogers from taking his back.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers is stalling here but it's allowed Ward to get half guard.
Ward holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rogers is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Rogers controlling the action here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (9) vs (4) Ward
Ward sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Ward won't allow Rogers to pass to mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.

Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rogers (12) vs (4) Ward
Ward is not content to let Rogers control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rogers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Rogers is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rogers (12) vs (6) Ward

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Sam Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergio Moraes and Greg Ward. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

180 cm
28 yrs
183 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
176 lbs

Moraes

Ward

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Moraes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Greg Ward!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Moraes clinches.

Ward is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moraes can't fight it off and eventually Ward manages to take the fight to the floor. Moraes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moraes (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moraes is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moraes working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Moraes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moraes (2) vs (2) Ward

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ward working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moraes has passed into half guard!
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moraes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moraes trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward trying to hold on to Moraes's head to control him but Moraes postures up.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moraes looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moraes (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ward pushing down on Moraes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moraes trying to control here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Moraes is looking to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moraes is working hard here to advance position.

Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moraes is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.

Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Moraes wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ward seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Moraes has recovered full guard.
Ward trying to control but Moraes is working from the bottom.
Moraes looking to control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moraes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moraes (4) vs (4) Ward
Ward is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moraes (4) vs (6) Ward
Moraes wants to get back to full guard.

Moraes looking for submissions off his back.
Moraes wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moraes is controlling Ward's trapped leg to prevent Ward from advancing to side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moraes sees it coming and defends easily.

Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moraes is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.

Ward moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Moraes.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moraes (4) vs (9) Ward

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moraes tries to control but Ward manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Moraes (4) vs (12) Ward
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Ward has got one arm under Moraes's chin. This could be trouble... Moraes trying to control the other hand but Ward gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Moraes has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Ward!
In his post fight interview, Greg Ward started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Smokey McSmokesalot and Greg Ward. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

172 cm
22 yrs
165 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
176 lbs

McSmokesalot

Ward

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Smokey McSmokesalot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Greg Ward!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ward showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McSmokesalot (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward is taking a breather. McSmokesalot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ward wants to advance to full mount but McSmokesalot doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ward won't allow McSmokesalot to sweep him here.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from McSmokesalot.

McSmokesalot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McSmokesalot is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSmokesalot is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McSmokesalot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward trying to control but McSmokesalot is working from the bottom.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McSmokesalot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McSmokesalot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McSmokesalot looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

McSmokesalot looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.

McSmokesalot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McSmokesalot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ward is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McSmokesalot.
Score +3 for passing guard: McSmokesalot (0) vs (5) Ward

McSmokesalot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ward! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and McSmokesalot has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Greg Ward!
Greg 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.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor McGuinness and Greg Ward. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

183 cm
29 yrs
185 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
176 lbs

McGuinness

Ward

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Connor McGuinness! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Greg Ward!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

McGuinness has managed to clinch.

McGuinness successfully pulls guard.

McGuinness escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McGuinness 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.
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuinness (0) vs (3) Ward

Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuinness being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to control but McGuinness is keeping him busy.

Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuinness keeps working.

Ward swings around for an armbar but McGuinness sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuinness (2) vs (3) Ward
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.

Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuinness is aware though and is defending well.
Ward looking to control.
McGuinness trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward managing to control the position.
Ward keeping moving, preventing McGuinness from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward has McGuinness pulled in close to control his posture.

McGuinness avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward trying to control the position.
Ward is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuinness (2) vs (5) Ward

McGuinness is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.

Ward moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McGuinness.
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuinness (2) vs (8) Ward

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness 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.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but McGuinness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuinness tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.
Ward working away.

Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: McGuinness (2) vs (10) Ward

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control but McGuinness has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuinness defends it well.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuinness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGuinness trying to control here.
Ward wants to pass the guard but McGuinness is defending well.

McGuinness is trying to control Ward's posture. Ward takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for McGuinness! Ward is rotating here... this could be the end... McGuinness is out! Ward has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Greg Ward!
A very excited looking Greg Ward rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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