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Event:
CWC Hilo
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Zhang Jun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward tries for a takedown but Jun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jun swivels and escapes.
Zhang Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ward.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jun. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jun (4) vs (0) Ward
The referee asks Jun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jun prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jun is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jun content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun 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.
Jun'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 looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jun controlling from side mount.
Jun continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Jun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jun trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ward is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Jun seems to be looking for submissions.
Jun is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Jun eventually gives up the hold.
Jun trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Jun performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Jun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Jun trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Jun controlling the action here.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Jun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Ward is staying active underneath Jun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward wants to improve his position but Jun is controlling well.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Jun sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jun has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ward defend it? Jun steps over the head and cranks it - Ward is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhang Jun!
Zhang Jun very nearly forgot to thank SynCity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; JoJo Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ward tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Ward
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Ward is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diaz is staying active.
Diaz prevents Ward from improving his position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ward is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Ward is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Ward#SUB2#
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ward trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ward wants to control but Diaz manages to buck him off and is now in Ward's guard! Nice work there by Diaz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (4) Ward#T3#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (4) Ward
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (4) Ward#T4#
Diaz takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (13) vs (4) Ward
Ward is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Ward is controlling his hands well.
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ward breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (13) vs (6) Ward#T5#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (9) Ward
Ward works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (13) vs (11) Ward
Ward is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diaz regains half guard.
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.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Ward trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Diaz tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (14) Ward#SUB2#
Ward has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Diaz tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (15) vs (14) Ward
Ward keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (18) vs (14) Ward
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (21) vs (14) Ward
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz mounts Ward! Really nice guard pass there! #T12##SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ward turns into him and now he's in Diaz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (21) vs (16) Ward
Ward won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Ward pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (21) vs (19) Ward
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward wants to take Diaz's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diaz tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
Diaz can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ward jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diaz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diaz prevents Ward from moving into mount. #T14#
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (23) vs (19) Ward
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Diaz prevents Ward from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 23 to 19.
JoJo Diaz very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC Rock vs Chai
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuronoa clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Ward has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuronoa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ward (4) vs (0) Kuronoa
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ward's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Kuronoa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuronoa tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ward is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuronoa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ward controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa tries to break free.
Ward has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Ward is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kuronoa rolls, trying to escape but Ward keeps control of the position.
Kuronoa keeps trying to improve his position.
Will Ward go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ward is hanging on to Kuronoa's back as he tries to escape.
Kuronoa wants to control his opponent's hands but Ward gets his hands free. #SUB#
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kuronoa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kuronoa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ward.
#SUB#
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kuronoa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Kuronoa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuronoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely.
Ward wants to take Kuronoa's back here but Kuronoa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kuronoa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward is trying to control here but Kuronoa has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Kuronoa is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Kuronoa defends it. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Ward works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (7) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (7) vs (2) Kuronoa#T4#
Ward tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuronoa pulls his head out easily.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard.
Ward trying to hold on to Kuronoa's head to control him but Kuronoa postures up.
Still in half guard, Kuronoa seems content to control.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Ward wants to sweep but Kuronoa has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (7) vs (5) Kuronoa
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuronoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuronoa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg. #T6#
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Kuronoa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Kuronoa pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7##SUB2#
Ward is trying to control Kuronoa's posture. Kuronoa takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ward! Kuronoa is rotating here... this could be the end... Ward is out! Kuronoa has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ono Kuronoa! |
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Event:
CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Chugman as Ward shoots in.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward has been working on his balance at Torcida MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chugman.#CL2#
Chugman has Ward up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Chugman manages to pull guard.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward won't allow Chugman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Ward is pushing down on Chugman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chugman is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chugman 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.#T1#
Ward trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (0) Chugman
Chugman is looking for a sweep.
Chugman prevents Ward from moving into mount. #SUB#
Ward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chugman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom here.
Chugman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chugman, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Chugman tries to improve position but can't.
Ward tries to move to mount but Chugman blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Ward wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ward goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chugman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ward but great work by Chugman. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (3) vs (4) Chugman
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chugman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (3) vs (6) Chugman
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Chugman's attempts to control the action. #T3#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chugman wants to control but Ward has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Chugman.
Chugman is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chugman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (9) Chugman
Ward tries to bench press Chugman off him but Chugman keeps the position. #T5#
Ward struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Chugman tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Chugman wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chugman 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! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (5) vs (9) Chugman
Chugman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward won't allow Chugman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward pushes down on Chugman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward is looking to advance position but Chugman won't allow it. #T8##SUB2#
Chugman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ward pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (8) vs (9) Chugman
Ward trying to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Chugman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (8) vs (11) Chugman
Chugman trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Chugman trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chugman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (10) vs (11) Chugman
Ward wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Ward won't allow Chugman to sweep him here. #T10#
Ward wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ward pushing down on Chugman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Chugman moves into full guard.
Ward won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Chugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward uses his free foot to push down on Chugman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chugman. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (13) vs (11) Chugman
Ward trying to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman can't escape the position.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chugman can't escape the position.
#T12#
Chugman is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ward moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chugman has worked his arm free - good work by Chugman!
#SUB#
Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chugman tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Chugman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chugman moves into full guard.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Chugman 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: Ward (13) vs (13) Chugman
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chugman is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chugman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chugman trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. #T14#
Chugman controlling the action here.
Chugman wants to advance to full mount but Ward doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward wants to sweep here but Chugman controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chugman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chugman wins on points by 14 to 13.
Klaus Chugman made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 195: Ty vs Schultz II
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Sambulo Yeboah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Yeboah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yeboah (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (2) vs (2) Ward
Yeboah working a defensive guard here.
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (2) vs (5) Ward
Ward taking a break here but Yeboah is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yeboah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yeboah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ward postures up.
#SUB#
Yeboah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yeboah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ward trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Yeboah manages to get to full guard.
Yeboah is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Yeboah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Ward passes Yeboah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yeboah tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward wants to pass to mount but Yeboah is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yeboah defends it well. #SUB2#
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yeboah is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Yeboah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Yeboah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yeboah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Yeboah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Yeboah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward passes Yeboah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yeboah is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yeboah gets full guard.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yeboah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Yeboah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeboah, not yet. #SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yeboah's guard.
Yeboah wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5##SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yeboah sees it coming and defends easily.
Yeboah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yeboah.
Ward stays in close to Yeboah's body and controls the position.
Yeboah wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Ward is looking to pass into half guard but Yeboah pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yeboah is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (4) vs (5) Ward
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yeboah is one step ahead there.
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yeboah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6#
Ward won't allow Yeboah to pass to mount.
Yeboah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yeboah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yeboah's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yeboah (4) vs (9) Ward
Ward is looking to control Yeboah but Yeboah is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Yeboah is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yeboah trying to control the position but Ward manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Yeboah fending off the submission attempt from Ward. #T7#
Will Ward go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Yeboah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ward's guard. Nice work there by Yeboah.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (6) vs (9) Ward
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeboah stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Ward keeping full guard, as Yeboah tries to pass.
Yeboah trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yeboah defends it easily.
Yeboah looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Yeboah pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeboah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Ward looking to control.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yeboah stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.#T10#
Yeboah advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (9) vs (9) Ward
Yeboah trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Ward is trying to escape the position but Yeboah is controlling the position.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Yeboah wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yeboah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yeboah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
Ward sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yeboah tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Yeboah sits in half guard.
Yeboah uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward. Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (12) vs (9) Ward
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Yeboah looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Yeboah goes for an armbar but Ward turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ward. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (12) vs (11) Ward#T13#
Ward trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Ward pushes down on Yeboah's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward is pressing down on Yeboah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yeboah is holding on for now.
Yeboah is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yeboah avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yeboah is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
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.
#T14#
Yeboah won't allow Ward to pass to mount.
Yeboah tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Yeboah is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yeboah keeping control of the position.
Yeboah wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeboah takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A victorious Sambulo Yeboah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 24 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wasa tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wasa to the ground. Wasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Wasa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Wasa is now in Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (0) vs (2) Wasa
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (5) Wasa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ward! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (0) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.#T1#
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward wants to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.#T2#
Ward can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wasa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ward is surviving well by controlling Wasa's body position as best he can.
Ward tries to improve his position but instead Wasa has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ward (0) vs (10) Wasa#SUB2#
Wasa looking for the RNC.
Wasa controlling well, preventing Ward from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ward fending off the submission attempt from Wasa.
Ward tries to break free.
#T3#
Ward looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wasa.
Ward rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.#T4#
Wasa passes into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward trying to get back to full guard but Wasa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (13) Wasa
Ward tries to lock up and control but Wasa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasa looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Wasa wants to finish this one by submission but Ward is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wasa. #T7#
Ward can't escape the position.
Wasa wants to control but Ward has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward is pressing down on Wasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Wasa trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasa has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position. #T10#
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ward's guard. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wasa is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB2#
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (16) Wasa
Wasa fails to advance to Ward's back.
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Wasa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Wasa working for a guillotine from mount but Ward is in no mood to give up.
Ward regains half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#T13#
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Wasa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (19) Wasa
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#T14#
Wasa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 19 to 0.
Masa Wasa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ward feints and as Kuronoa raises his hands in defense, Ward changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Ward wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Kuronoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Ward
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (4) Ward
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #T1#
Kuronoa looking to control.
#SUB#
Kuronoa 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard. #T2#
Ward is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #SUB#
Kuronoa 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. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Kuronoa has an active guard here but Ward has managed to pass into half guard.
Ward passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (7) Ward
Ward tries to advance to mount but Kuronoa denies him.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well. #SUB2#
Ward swings around for an armbar but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (7) Ward#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuronoa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (7) Ward
Ward regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa.
Kuronoa is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg. #T6##SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuronoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuronoa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (11) Ward
Kuronoa trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Ward sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kuronoa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
A very excited looking Mr 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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Event:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anatta pinned against the ropes. Anatta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anatta sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Ward#SUB2#
Ward working for a submission but Anatta is keeping him at bay.
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Ward wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward is trying to take his opponent's back.
Anatta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Anatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard. #T2#
Anatta is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ward preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Ward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ward preventing the sweep.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Anatta has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Ward won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Anatta 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: Anatta (2) vs (5) Ward#SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Anatta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anatta has Ward in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (7) Ward
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta is trying to keep Ward in close.
#T6#
Ward is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Ward passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anatta! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (10) Ward
Anatta working to try and regain half guard.
Anatta tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
Ward is trying to control here but Anatta has managed to regain half guard.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Anatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #T7#
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anatta looking to control.
Ward being controlled here momentarily.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Ward is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Ward wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta is not content to let Ward control the position.
Anatta moves into full guard.
Ward preventing the sweep. #T9#
Ward wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Anatta controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward preventing the sweep. #T11#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta controlling the position.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (10) Ward
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anatta is aware though and is defending well.
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13#
Ward keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ward dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (12) Ward
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
Ward trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Ward passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Anatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward wins on points by 12 to 4.
A less than humble Mr Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Pavlov defends the submission attempt.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Ward wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov 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 tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
Ward sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Ward is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlov to get the leverage.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position. #T4#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.#T5#
Ward controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov 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. #T6#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Ward won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (4) Ward#T8#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Ward prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Ward has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (4) Ward
Pavlov controls the action.
Ward is trying to break free.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Ward is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov is hanging on to Ward's back as he tries to escape.
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.
#T10#
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Ward pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ward knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ward for a finish.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Ward looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pavlov not allowing Ward to control his hands. #T12#
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Ward.
Ward is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ward is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking to break Ward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #SUB#
Pavlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ward defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ward manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (6) Ward
Ward wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T13#
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Ward has passed into half guard.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ward is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Pavlov is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tim Anton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Anton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Anton is now in Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anton (2) vs (0) Ward
Anton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
Anton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Anton is proving a slippery customer.
Anton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward won't allow Anton to pass to mount.
Anton is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is trying to control the position but Anton postures up.
Anton wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anton passes into half guard.
Ward trying to hold on to Anton's head to control him but Anton postures up.
#SUB#
Anton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anton.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anton is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Anton is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Anton 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anton (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anton keeps working.
Anton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rickys House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Anton tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.
Ward trying to control the action but Anton is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Anton tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anton sees it coming and defends easily.
Anton is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anton avoid being mounted?
Anton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anton keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Anton keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Anton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (4) vs (4) Ward
Ward keeping full guard, as Anton tries to pass. #T4#
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (4) vs (6) Ward
Anton is looking to sweep but instead, Ward has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Anton defends the submission attempt.
Anton is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
Anton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anton is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anton gets full guard.#T5#
Ward preventing the sweep.
Anton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Anton 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.
Ward wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Anton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Anton keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Anton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ward has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (4) vs (9) Ward#T6#
Anton wants to control but Ward postures up.#SUB2#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anton is trying to improve his position.
Ward wants to control but Anton is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Anton sneaks back into half guard.
Anton gets full guard.
Anton trying to control the position.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Anton is keeping the position.
Anton has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward passes Anton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (4) vs (12) Ward#SUB2#
Ward working for a guillotine from mount but Anton is in no mood to give up. #T8#
Anton tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anton (4) vs (15) Ward#SUB2#
Anton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ward gets his way!
Anton tries to escape the position.
Ward is trying to stick to Anton's back but Anton is turning into Ward. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ward's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anton (6) vs (15) Ward
Anton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Anton trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Anton won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anton pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Anton wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward won't allow Anton to pass to mount.
Ward gets full guard.
Anton 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.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ward has his foot on Anton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anton works his way back into a safe position though.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
Anton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Anton is working hard here to advance position.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
Anton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Anton trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward has his foot on Anton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anton works his way back into a safe position though.
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Anton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Anton tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Anton is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward trying to hold on to Anton's head to control him but Anton postures up.
Well, if Anton 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.
Anton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB2#
Ward working for a triangle but Anton defends it easily.
Anton 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: Anton (6) vs (17) Ward
Ward trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom.
Anton controlling the position.
Ward advances to half guard.
Anton wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Anton is not content to let Ward control the position.
Anton is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13#
Ward wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving. #SUB#
Anton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anton wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward keeps trying to improve his position.
Anton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Anton.#T14#
Anton has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage.
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward passes into side control, despite Anton's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anton (6) vs (20) Ward
Anton tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anton (6) vs (22) Ward
Anton has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Anton (6) vs (25) Ward
Will Ward go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward wins on points by 25 to 6.
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward. #TD#
Morrison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ward was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Ward
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.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (2) Ward
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Ward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ward has Morrison in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (4) vs (2) Ward#SUB2#
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison passes into half guard. #SUB#
Morrison 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.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ward wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Morrison is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
Ward gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morrison passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.#T4#
Morrison wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Ward controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Ward has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morrison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (7) vs (2) Ward
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morrison's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward won't allow Morrison to pass to mount. #T6#
Ward wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morrison prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward gets back to full guard.
Morrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T7#
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ward! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (10) vs (2) Ward
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morrison controlling from mount.
Morrison wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrison controlling his opponent.
Ward slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (10) vs (4) Ward
Ward wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (12) vs (4) Ward#T10#
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Morrison content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (12) vs (6) Ward
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Ward wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Ward looking to pass the guard. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (14) vs (6) Ward
Morrison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (17) vs (6) Ward
Morrison trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (17) vs (8) Ward
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morrison dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (19) vs (8) Ward
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Morrison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (22) vs (8) Ward#SUB#
Morrison swings around for an armbar but Ward sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morrison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (22) vs (10) Ward
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison takes the fight on points by 22 to 10.
David Morrison is the new featherweight champion!
David Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Torcida MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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 working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva won't allow Ward to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ward pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward is the new featherweight champion!
Mr Ward 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. |
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Event:
CACC 134: Ward vs Donde
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Raymond Donde!
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.#TD#
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Donde
Ward wants to pass the guard but Donde is defending well.
Donde 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.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward is thwarting Donde's attempts to control the position.
Donde wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Donde is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Ward working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Donde's thigh. Donde counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Donde keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward stands and throws Donde's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Donde
Ward trying to control the position but Donde is working away.
Ward tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ward trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Ward is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ward looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Donde manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (5) vs (2) Donde
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donde controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donde wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T4#
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ward is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Donde rolls with it to try and escape but Ward cranks on the arm and Donde is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
A less than humble Mr Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Luka Perovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Perovic, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Perovic closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the ropes.
Perovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Perovic#SUB2#
Perovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perovic tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perovic! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Perovic#T1#
Perovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward controlling from mount.
Perovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perovic tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ward jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Perovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Perovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ward off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (5) vs (4) Perovic
Ward can't escape the position.
Perovic doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (7) vs (4) Perovic
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Perovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perovic is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Perovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Perovic.
Perovic keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Perovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Perovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perovic 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: Ward (7) vs (6) Perovic
Perovic looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Perovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is trying to control the position but Perovic postures up.
Perovic 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. #SUB#
Ward working for a triangle but Perovic defends it easily.
Perovic trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (9) vs (6) Perovic
Ward trying to control but Perovic is working from the bottom.
Perovic 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: Ward (9) vs (8) Perovic#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Perovic works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (9) vs (11) Perovic#SUB2#
Perovic working for a submission but Ward is keeping him at bay. #T6#
Perovic prevents Ward from getting the reversal.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Perovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Perovic eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Perovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward is staying active underneath Perovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.
My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Perovic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perovic wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.#SUB#
Perovic lying in Ward's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ward decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Perovic taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
In his post fight interview, Mr Ward started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boesku is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold. #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.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward is looking to advance position but Boesku won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Boesku is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Boesku wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Boesku wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boesku sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boesku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Boesku is doing well to control the position and prevent Ward from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Boesku is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Boesku is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ward is staying active.#SUB#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boesku sees it coming and defends easily.
Boesku trying to control here.
#T4#
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku gets full guard.
Boesku has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
Ward looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
#SUB2#
Boesku working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
#T5#
Ward trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Boesku#SUB#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward taking a breather here. #SUB#
Ward is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Boesku looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ward gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Boesku is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ward lets go of the hold and Boesku can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Balbus Michael! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Michael closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the ropes.
Ward is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michael tries to score a body lock takedown but Ward shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michael wants to take the fight to the mat but Ward manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Ward lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Michael (0) vs (2) Ward
Michael keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Michael trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Michael is trying to control the position but Ward postures up. #SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michael dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (2) vs (2) Ward
Ward lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (2) vs (4) Ward
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Michael is looking for a triangle here but Ward uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (2) vs (7) Ward
Michael struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Michael, who protects the arm well.
Michael is not content to let Ward control the position.
Michael tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position. #T3##SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ward swings around for an armbar but Michael sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (4) vs (7) Ward
Michael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Michael pushing down on Ward's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michael is working away from the top position though.
Ward gets full guard.#T4#
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Michael works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Michael moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (7) vs (7) Ward
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michael is working away from the top position though.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Michael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Ward gets back to full guard.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michael defends it easily.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michael's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (7) vs (9) Ward
Ward trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michael wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ward is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michael sees it coming and defends easily.
Michael trying to control but Ward postures up.
#T8#
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Michael defends it.
Michael is looking to improve his position.
Michael is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michael swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Michael gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (9) vs (9) Ward#T9##SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Michael defends easily.
Michael showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michael 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: Michael (9) vs (11) Ward#T10##SUB2#
Ward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Michael manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ward has Michael in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (11) vs (11) Ward
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward wants to sweep here but Michael controlling him for the moment.
Ward keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Michael defends easily.
#T11#
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michael is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Michael preventing the sweep.
Michael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michael has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Michael 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: Michael (11) vs (13) Ward
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.
Well,Michael is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Michael is retaining full guard.
Michael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
Michael looking to control.
Michael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there. #T14#
Michael keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (11) vs (16) Ward
Michael is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael is not content to let Ward control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward wins on points by 16 to 11.
A less than humble Mr Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Holzken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Ward#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holzken passes into half guard.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is not content to let Holzken control the position.#T1#
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holzken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holzken's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (2) vs (4) Ward#T2##SUB2#
Holzken is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ward keeps control of the position as Holzken tries to break free.
Holzken prevents Ward from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ward looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB2#
Holzken preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ward. #SUB2#
Holzken fending off the submission attempt from Ward. #SUB2#
Ward is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Holzken defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ward is persistently looking for the submission but Holzken is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ward looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB2#
Holzken is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Ward working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ward patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holzken manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ward's guard. Nice work there by Holzken.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (4) Ward
Ward is looking to sweep but instead, Holzken has passed into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6##SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holzken defends it easily.
Holzken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Holzken uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (4) Ward#T7#
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holzken's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Holzken seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Holzken prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward trying to control here.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Holzken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ward's guard. #T9#
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Holzken moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (10) vs (4) Ward
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Ward is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Holzken passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (13) vs (4) Ward
Ward is looking to improve his position but Holzken isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ward trying to get back to full guard but Holzken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (16) vs (4) Ward#T12#
Holzken controlling from the full mount.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Holzken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Holzken looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward has given up his back here. Will Holzken look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (19) vs (4) Ward
Holzken trying to control.
Holzken really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ward.#T14#
Holzken doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (19) vs (6) Ward
Holzken keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Holzken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken seems keen to control Ward's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Rodney Holzken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 117
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Brah sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Brah closes the distance and clinches.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Ward
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brah keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah pulls Ward in to control the position. #T1#
Ward wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage.
Brah wants to hit a sweep here but Ward passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brah there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (5) Ward
Brah is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Brah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brah wants to control but Ward is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ward goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brah is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Ward
Ward keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brah has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brah defends it easily.#T3#
Brah trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (7) Ward
Ward wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah 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: Brah (4) vs (7) Ward#SUB#
Brah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Brah is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (7) vs (7) Ward#T4#
Brah wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brah fails to advance to Ward's back.
Ward gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Brah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Ward tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brah wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ward isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brah stacks Ward on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brah! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (10) vs (7) Ward
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brah laying and praying for a moment but Ward takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brah is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (13) vs (7) Ward
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Brah looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah 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 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura here.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg. #T9##SUB#
Brah wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Brah trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Brah pushes his legs off easily.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ward throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brah uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (16) vs (7) Ward#T11#
Brah wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ward has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T12#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Ward is not content to let Brah control the position.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brah is really struggling to control Ward but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13#
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Brah trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brah is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well. #SUB#
Brah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
An out of breath Edgy Brah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Feltre sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Feltre#SUB#
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Feltre is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ward is tapping! Great win for Feltre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Morrison Jr. dives in and scores a takedown into Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Ward
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. defends easily.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison Jr. 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.#SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. defends easily.
#T1#
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison Jr. defends well.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison Jr. controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Ward looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morrison Jr. has picked Ward up and slammed him! Ward can't keep hold of the triangle and Morrison Jr. manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Ward
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Ward manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Morrison Jr. forces his way into half guard.
Morrison Jr. keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Morrison Jr. passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (0) Ward
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace for now.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Morrison Jr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Ward wriggling away. #T6#
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morrison Jr. moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (0) Ward
Ward tries to escape but Morrison Jr. has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ward is defending well though. Morrison Jr. let's go of the attempt for now.
Ward wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Ward manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (2) Ward
Morrison Jr. 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: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (2) Ward
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (16) vs (2) Ward
Ward prevents Morrison Jr. from moving into mount.
Morrison Jr. has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (18) vs (2) Ward
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Morrison Jr. tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ward is looking to escape. #T9#
Ward is just holding on here. Morrison Jr. manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (2) Ward#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ward is defending well though. Morrison Jr. let's go of the attempt for now.
Ward can't escape the position.
Morrison Jr. trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Morrison Jr. has good solid back control here. #T10#
Ward is trying to break free.
Morrison Jr. tries to get the hooks in deep but Ward pushed the leg off.
Morrison Jr. is really struggling to control Ward but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Morrison Jr. trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ward doesn't escape.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Ward tries to break free.
Morrison Jr. has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ward's body.
#T11#
You can see the frustration on Ward's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ward is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. is hanging on to Ward's back as he tries to escape.
Morrison Jr. really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ward.#T12#
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward breaks Morrison Jr.'s hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (4) Ward
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward pushing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison Jr. sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Ward is thwarting Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the position.
Ward trying to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. defending well.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison Jr. sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morrison Jr.! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (7) Ward
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away. #SUB2#
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morrison Jr. is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (23) vs (7) Ward#SUB2#
Ward throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morrison Jr. uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (26) vs (7) Ward
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 26 to 7.
David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Mata as Ward shoots in.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Mata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dado Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ward.#TD#
Mata drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Mata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Ward
Ward looks to move to half guard but instead Mata has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Ward
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata content just to control the position here. #T1#
Mata tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
Mata 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 is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
Mata trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is controlling an arm, preventing Mata from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Mata can't control as he wanted to and Ward manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata 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. #SUB2#
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Ward throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mata escapes and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (10) vs (0) Ward
Mata trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Mata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ward sneaks back into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Mata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward trying to control but Mata postures up.
Mata wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ward still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ward has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mata (10) vs (4) Ward
Mata is not content to let Ward control the position.
My spies in Torcida MMA inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mata tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Mata is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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. #T8#
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mata is keeping the position for now.
Ward postures up.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Mata wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Mata gets full guard.
Mata 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.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (12) vs (4) Ward
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Mata passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (15) vs (4) Ward
Ward tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Ward is trying to escape the mount but Mata keeps good control and instead manages to take Ward's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (18) vs (4) Ward#SUB#
Ward preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata.
Ward breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (18) vs (6) Ward
Ward passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata moves into full guard.
Ward advances to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Mata is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mata defends it well.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (20) vs (6) Ward
Mata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Ward is trying to hold Mata in close to prevent damage but Mata has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ward is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mata is tapping! Great win for Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Julian Gniewek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Gniewek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gniewek tries to score a body lock takedown but Ward shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gniewek is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gniewek is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gniewek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ward lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gniewek (0) vs (2) Ward
Gniewek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gniewek (2) vs (2) Ward#SUB2#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gniewek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gniewek has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Gniewek passes into half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but Gniewek is controlling well.
Ward is in trouble now - Gniewek has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (5) vs (2) Ward
Gniewek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Gniewek's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Ward slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward is trying to control but Gniewek manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (8) vs (2) Ward
Ward is looking to improve his position but Gniewek isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Gniewek is working for a guillotine from mount but Ward frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gniewek goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gniewek (8) vs (4) Ward
Ward won't allow Gniewek to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Gniewek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Gniewek keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gniewek working a defensive guard here.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gniewek defends it well.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Gniewek is defending well. #T4#
Gniewek is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ward maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gniewek could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ward has cracked it and Gniewek is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK6
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4401 p4p, 229 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 5646 p4p, 267 weight class). Mr Ward is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward tries for a takedown but Hoyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoyle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Ward
Hoyle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward has his foot on Hoyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoyle works his way back into a safe position though.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Ward
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (7) vs (0) Ward
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoyle fails to take his opponent's back.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ward has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ward! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (7) vs (2) Ward
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (5) Ward
Ward has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoyle! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (7) vs (7) Ward
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard but Ward has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (10) Ward
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep.
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoyle is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hoyle's legs.
Hoyle sneaks back into half guard.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Hoyle trying to get back to full guard but Ward takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (13) Ward
Ward wants to control the pace but Hoyle is squirming around nicely.
Hoyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Hoyle regains half guard.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoyle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoyle has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (9) vs (13) Ward
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoyle passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (12) vs (13) Ward
Ward doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Hoyle wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward has given up his back here. Will Hoyle look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (15) vs (13) Ward
Hoyle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ward is really stuck here.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoyle has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ward wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
Ward rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoyle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoyle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (15) vs (17) Ward
Ward working for a choke but Hoyle is defending well.
Ward is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoyle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hoyle trying to control the hands but Ward breaks the grip.
Ward has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoyle tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hoyle is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (17) vs (17) Ward
Ward is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hoyle frees his head nicely. Oh but Ward has switched to an armbar! Hoyle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr 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. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4A
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 5541 p4p, 245 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2184 p4p, 122 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coutinho swivels and escapes.
Coutinho has Ward up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coutinho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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.
Coutinho pulls guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coutinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward stands and throws Coutinho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (0) Coutinho
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Coutinho is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coutinho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ward but great work by Coutinho. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (3) vs (4) Coutinho
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coutinho's best efforts.
Ward trying to hold on to Coutinho's head to control him but Coutinho postures up.
Coutinho seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Ward trying to hold on to Coutinho's head to control him but Coutinho postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coutinho to get the leverage.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coutinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward moves into full guard.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Coutinho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coutinho defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coutinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coutinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coutinho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to roll over but Coutinho keeps him under control.
Ward is looking to control Coutinho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coutinho escapes and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (7) Coutinho
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward regains half guard.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coutinho has passed into half guard!
Coutinho is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coutinho is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ward! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (3) vs (10) Coutinho
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Ward is trying to reverse the position but instead Coutinho has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ward (3) vs (13) Coutinho
Coutinho controlling well, preventing Ward from escaping the position.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ward is looking to escape.
Ward is desperately trying to improve his position but Coutinho has a good base and remains in mount.
Ward tries to improve his position but Coutinho has taken his back! Coutinho has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ward tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Coutinho pushes Ward away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 5568 p4p, 231 weight class) and Sub Machine (ranked 24318 p4p, 276 weight class). Mr Ward is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sub Machine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machine's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Machine
Ward wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Machine wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
Ward passes into side control, despite Machine's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Machine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is not content to let Ward control the position.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machine is not content to let Ward control the position.
Ward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machine, who protects the arm well.
Ward has control of an arm but Machine manages to advance to Ward's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (5) vs (4) Machine
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Machine's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Ward's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Machine controlling from the full mount.
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Ward is controlling an arm, preventing Machine from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ward sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (9) vs (4) Machine
Machine fending off the submission attempt from Ward.
Machine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ward's arms.
Ward is looking for the choke from the back position but Machine is controlling his hands well.
Ward is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Machine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Machine for a finish.
Machine can't escape the position.
Ward has managed to slip his arm under Machine's chin. This could be all over... yep, Machine is tapping out! Submission win for Ward.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1A
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 1445 p4p, 80 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 5177 p4p, 211 weight class). Brown 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Ward
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown 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 thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is working to tighten his grip on Brown 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brown has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ward is really squeezing tight and eventually Brown passes out! Ward breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mr Ward!
In his post fight interview, Mr Ward started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ADWGC Sydney
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1933 p4p, 103 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 4657 p4p, 221 weight class). Morrison comes into the arena with Diary of a Madman blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morrison swivels and escapes.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and Ward ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrison tries to counter with a takedown but Ward is quick to defend against it.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morrison circles away.
David Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ward.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Ward
Morrison is looking for a kimura here.
Morrison is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ward! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Ward
Ward tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morrison controlling from mount.
Morrison pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Morrison maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Ward gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (8) vs (0) Ward
Ward stops Morrison from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison wants to take his opponent's back but Ward doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward is trying to reverse the position but instead Morrison has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (11) vs (0) Ward
Ward turns into Morrison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (11) vs (2) Ward
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ward has passed into half guard!
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ward uses his free foot to push down on Morrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morrison. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (11) vs (5) Ward
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Ward goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Morrison turns into him and now he's in Ward's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (13) vs (5) Ward
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Morrison 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 Ward. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (16) vs (5) Ward
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morrison's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Morrison 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 wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison 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: Morrison (16) vs (7) Ward
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (16) vs (10) Ward
Morrison prevents Ward from moving into mount.
Ward passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morrison! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (16) vs (12) Ward
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
Ward looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ward manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morrison to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (16) vs (15) Ward
Morrison trying to control but not successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control.
Morrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ward is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morrison has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morrison! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (18) vs (15) Ward
Morrison wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Morrison trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison advances to half guard.
Morrison prevents Ward from improving his position.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward wants to get back to full guard but Morrison has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (21) vs (15) Ward
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ward wants to control but Morrison postures up.
Morrison happy to just control the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to advance to mount but Ward instead regains half guard.
Ward is looking to control Morrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Ward is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (24) vs (15) Ward
Ward wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (27) vs (15) Ward
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to escape the position.
Morrison is trying to stick to Ward's back but Ward is turning into Morrison. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morrison's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ward. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (27) vs (17) Ward
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ward trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Ward is pushing down on Morrison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morrison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morrison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morrison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (31) vs (17) Ward
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison takes the fight on points by 31 to 17.
David Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 4466 p4p, 195 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 3691 p4p, 165 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Dhelan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dhelan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Dhelan defends it.
Ward has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dhelan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ward has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Dhelan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dhelan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ward.
Ward has hold of Dhelan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dhelan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dhelan is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dhelan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ward off and cradles Dhelan's limp body as Ward celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 4319 p4p, 180 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 3451 p4p, 151 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward has control of Mendes's left arm, preventing Mendes from doing any damage.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Ward has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Mendes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (5) Mendes
Mendes takes a little break here. Ward wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward is trying to control Mendes's posture. Mendes takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ward! Mendes is rotating here... this could be the end... Ward is out! Mendes has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Mendes!
Our winner, Rafael Mendes, 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. |
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Event:
ADWGC 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2198 p4p, 101 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 4221 p4p, 176 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. On his way into the cage it seems that Masa Wasa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Masa Wasa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wasa pinned against the cage. Wasa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Ward
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Ward
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ward is looking to escape.
Wasa fails to advance to Ward's back.
Wasa takes Ward's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (8) vs (0) Ward
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for the RNC.
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Ward right now.
Ward prevents Wasa from getting a body triangle.
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Ward
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wasa defends it well.
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward is looking for a kimura but Wasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (5) Ward
Ward goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wasa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ward's guard! Nice work there by Wasa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (5) Ward
Ward keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Wasa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (5) Ward
Ward is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa happy to just control the position for now.
Wasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasa controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Wasa from improving position.
Ward tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Wasa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (16) vs (5) Ward
Wasa trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward being controlled for a moment.
Wasa trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward prevents Wasa from moving into mount.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Ward stops Wasa from passing to mount.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wasa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Ward wants to sweep but Wasa has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (19) vs (5) Ward
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (21) vs (5) Ward
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa controlling the pace for now.
Wasa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ward is now in Wasa's guard. A big mistake from Wasa there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (21) vs (7) Ward
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Ward wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward stalling away here and it's allowed Wasa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wasa working for submissions but it's allowed Ward to get to half guard.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (21) vs (10) Ward
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to improve his position but Ward has taken his back! Ward has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wasa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ward pushes Wasa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
After the fight, Mr Ward 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. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 4174 p4p, 323 weight class) and Chosu McGrady (ranked 4115 p4p, 319 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chosu McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGrady's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) McGrady
McGrady 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.
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
McGrady looking to control.
Ward passes into half guard.
McGrady trying to control from the bottom.
McGrady tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that McGrady has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.
McGrady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGrady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward advances to half guard.
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.
McGrady trying to control from the bottom.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward prevents McGrady from improving his position.
McGrady gets back to full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward wants to pass the guard but McGrady is keeping the position.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGrady's guard.
McGrady 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: Ward (2) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady looking for the choke but no joy.
Ward trying to control the action but McGrady just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ward right now.
Ward is having to fend off submission attempts from McGrady, who is looking to sink in the choke. McGrady doesn't have the hooks in though and Ward manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (4) vs (4) McGrady
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGrady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
McGrady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGrady looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGrady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGrady defends it well.
McGrady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGrady trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but McGrady defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (7) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady is working to get back to half guard.
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 prevents McGrady from getting the reversal.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGrady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward is working for a kimura but McGrady is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (10) vs (4) McGrady
McGrady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGrady is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGrady tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGrady can't escape the position.
Ward looking to control but McGrady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGrady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGrady is looking to improve his position.
McGrady trying to control but Ward postures up.
McGrady tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGrady has a hand on Ward's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ward takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (13) vs (4) McGrady
Ward mounts McGrady! Really nice guard pass there!
Ward has hold of McGrady's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGrady manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGrady is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
McGrady wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward working for a submission but McGrady is keeping him at bay.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGrady prevents Ward from taking his back.
McGrady reaches up and holds on to Ward to control the position.
McGrady is trying to escape the mount.
Ward looking for a guillotine from mount but McGrady is having none of it.
McGrady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward content just to control the position here.
McGrady reaches up to try and pull Ward in and control his posture, but Ward latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! McGrady taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 2606 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 4009 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that The Steel Penn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily The Steel Penn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn has managed to clinch.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel Penn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel Penn is trying to drag Ward to the mat but Ward just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ward has hold of one of Steel Penn's legs. Steel Penn is fighting the takedown attempt but Ward gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward lying in Steel Penn's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Steel Penn decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ward taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Steel Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, The Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2107 p4p, 237 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 3855 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mr Ward enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Wasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wasa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ward sprawls well initially but Wasa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control the position.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ward holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward working a defensive guard but Wasa passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa is just content to waste time from the top position. Ward takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) Ward
Ward trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa 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: Wasa (4) vs (2) Ward
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Wasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wasa.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (4) vs (6) Ward
Wasa trying to control the action but Ward just sinks the hooks in.
Wasa rolls, trying to escape but Ward keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward working for a choke but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa won't enjoy being in this position. Ward looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wasa is tapping - it's over boys! Ward picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
Mr 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 708 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 3671 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Dado Mata had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mata showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Ward
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward moves into full guard.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mata defends well.
Mata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward trying to control the position.
Mata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mata trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward looking to control.
Mata wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mata passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata advances to half guard.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Mata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mata trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata 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: Mata (2) vs (2) Ward
Ward wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Ward has gone for a leg lock! Mata slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ward's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (2) Ward
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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: Mata (4) vs (4) Ward
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Mata defends it.
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.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Mata defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mata reverses the position - he's now on top in Ward's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (6) vs (4) Ward
Mata trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mata is aware though and is defending well.
Mata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mata has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Ward looking for subs off his back but Mata has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ward! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (4) Ward
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata 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 keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward is trying to escape the mount but Mata keeps good control and instead manages to take Ward's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (12) vs (4) Ward
Mata trying to control momentarily.
Ward looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mata seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (12) vs (6) Ward
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Mata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (14) vs (6) Ward
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Ward is trying to keep Mata in close.
Mata wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
Mata trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (14) vs (8) Ward
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Dado Mata, 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. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 2981 p4p, 295 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 5187 p4p, 477 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Odoacer rushes Ward and presses him up against the ropes.
Ward has hold of one of Odoacer's legs. Odoacer is fighting the takedown attempt but Ward gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Odoacer
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Odoacer holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odoacer is keeping the position for now.
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.
Odoacer seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odoacer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (2) Odoacer
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward controls Odoacer momentarily but Odoacer frees himself.
Odoacer passes into half guard.
Odoacer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (2) vs (5) Odoacer
Odoacer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Odoacer taking a break here but Ward is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Odoacer tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Odoacer is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Odoacer trying to advance position but Ward counters by regaining guard.
Ward working a defensive guard but Odoacer passes into half guard.
Odoacer trying to control from Ward's half guard. Ward has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Odoacer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Odoacer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Ward is trying to keep Odoacer in close.
Odoacer content to stall in guard here.
Ward seems keen to control Odoacer's posture.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward pulls Odoacer in close to prevent any damage.
Ward wants to improve his position but instead Odoacer has moved into half guard.
Odoacer trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Odoacer to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Odoacer prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Odoacer sits in half guard.
Odoacer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ward gets full guard.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Odoacer is proving a slippery customer.
Odoacer trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer looking to pass the guard.
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ward haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Odoacer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (4) vs (5) Odoacer
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Odoacer is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward content to control rather than advance.
Odoacer is trying is best to control the position here.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Odoacer defends it.
Ward is looking to stall here but Odoacer recovers full guard.
Ward postures up.
Ward wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (4) vs (7) Odoacer
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Odoacer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Odoacer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Odoacer is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is still trying to improve position.
Odoacer trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Odoacer is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Odoacer trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves into full guard.
Odoacer looking to pass the guard.
Ward controls Odoacer momentarily but Odoacer frees himself.
Odoacer looking to pass the guard.
Ward wants to sweep here but Odoacer controlling him for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer 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: Ward (6) vs (7) Odoacer
Ward wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Odoacer wants to improve his position but instead Ward has moved into half guard.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odoacer defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odoacer works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odoacer wins on points by 7 to 6.
Flavius Odoacer made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 2778 p4p, 301 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 4461 p4p, 452 weight class). Police Officer is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Officer shows good takedown defense.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Officer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward is looking to clinch.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Officer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ward jumps into guard, dragging Officer to the mat.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control the position but Officer postures up.
Ward seems keen to control Officer's posture.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Officer is one step ahead there.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Officer pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward pulls Officer in close to his closed guard and prevents Officer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ward holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Officer from controlling successfully.
Officer postures up.
Ward is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ward looking to control.
Ward wants to sweep here but Officer controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward has Officer pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward is trying to hold Officer in close to prevent damage but Officer has managed to pass into half guard.
Officer trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Ward is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ward is looking to control Officer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward is pressing down on Officer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward trying to control the position.
Officer content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control the position but Officer postures up.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ward controls Officer momentarily but Officer frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward is adopting a defensive guard.
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: Ward (2) vs (0) Officer
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward is stalling here. Officer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Officer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (2) vs (4) Officer
Officer trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Officer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Officer is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Officer trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Officer controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Officer is working away from the top position though.
Ward is staying active underneath Officer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Officer is taking a breather. Ward 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Officer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Officer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (2) vs (7) Officer
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but Officer keeps moving and retains side control.
Officer has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (2) vs (9) Officer
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Officer uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (2) vs (12) Officer
Ward is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 12 to 2.
Police Officer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Doremus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Doremus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doremus tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Doremus closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Ward pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Doremus wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ward's closed guard. He's half up but Ward has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ward pivots and extends the arm, Doremus falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ward! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
A very excited looking Mr 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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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2468 p4p, 263 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 15510 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ward to the mat! Ward manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Ward
Wasa wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Ward
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa controlling the position.
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (7) vs (0) Ward
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (10) vs (0) Ward
Wasa looking to break Ward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I would not like to be Ward right now.
Ward preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Ward rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
Wasa slips nicely into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (0) Ward
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Wasa happy to just control the position for now.
Wasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping his opponent close.
Wasa controlling from side mount.
Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wasa is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.
Wasa trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wasa trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to improve his position but instead Wasa has moved into half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Wasa seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Wasa is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward is looking to sweep but instead, Wasa has passed into half guard.
Wasa wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wasa is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the pace.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Wasa moves into full mount! Ward won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (16) vs (0) Ward
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Wasa wants to take Ward's back here but Ward is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa wants to take Ward's back but he can't do it this time.
Ward is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Wasa from taking his back.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Ward sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wasa is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking for a kimura here.
Ward tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Wasa is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Wasa is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Masakazu Aoki. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki has clasped his hands together around Ward's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ward (0) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (0) vs (6) Aoki
Ward wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
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.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Ward wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Ward's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward controlling the position.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Ward is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ward is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Ward is adopting a defensive guard.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Ward pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ward is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (6) Aoki
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.
Ward seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Ward trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Ward from advancing position.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward not doing much here.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Ward sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Masakazu Aoki 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tomas Marley and Mr Ward. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Tomas Marley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marley (0) vs (4) Ward
Marley looking for a sweep but Ward has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marley (0) vs (6) Ward
Marley is working to get back to half guard.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marley tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Marley is trying desperately to improve position.
Marley tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 trying to control but Marley is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Marley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marley tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
Ward trying to control but Marley is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ward looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marley is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marley (2) vs (6) Ward
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward managing to control the position.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley is stalling in the full guard.
Marley looking to pass the guard.
Marley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marley defends it easily.
Ward keeping full guard, as Marley tries to pass.
Marley controlling from the top position.
Marley 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: Marley (2) vs (8) Ward
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into half guard.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marley wants to control the action here but instead Ward manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marley (2) vs (11) Ward
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward controlling from the full mount.
Marley wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Marley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marley wants to get back to full guard.
Ward is taking a breather. Marley 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.
Marley is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marley trying to control here.
Marley is doing well to control the position and prevent Ward from advancing to side control.
Ward trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marley wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward is pressing down on Marley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marley is holding on for now.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Marley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Marley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marley (6) vs (11) Ward
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
Marley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marley 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.
Marley working away.
Marley wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward won't allow Marley to pass to mount.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marley has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Marley (9) vs (11) Ward
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marley controlling the position easily from mount.
Marley prevents Ward from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ward can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marley looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward wins on points by 11 to 9.
After the fight, Mr Ward 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Kazuka Fuujin. Fuujin has chosen his shirt says "bout to smack the stepchild out you" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Kazuka Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuujin tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuujin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuujin or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward, which made it look bad.
Fuujin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ward did well to prevent Fuujin getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (0) vs (2) Fuujin
Ward tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Fuujin is taking a breather. Ward 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 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 is looking to control Fuujin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is pressing down on Fuujin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuujin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuujin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuujin stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (5) Fuujin
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuujin's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuujin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fuujin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward has his foot on Fuujin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuujin works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuujin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuujin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fuujin is now in half guard.
Ward won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Fuujin prevents Ward from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Ward is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fuujin trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it.
Fuujin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward wants to get back to full guard but Fuujin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (8) Fuujin
Fuujin wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward prevents Fuujin from improving position.
Ward struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuujin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (0) vs (10) Fuujin
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
Fuujin controlling the pace for now.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
Ward can't escape the position.
Fuujin controlling from the full mount.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Fuujin maintains control.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to hold on but Fuujin postures up.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ward tries to hold on but Fuujin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
Fuujin controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Fuujin trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Fuujin prevents Ward from getting the reversal.
Ward tries to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
Ward regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to control Fuujin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Fuujin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ward! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (13) Fuujin
Fuujin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Kazuka Fuujin, 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Gaia Ky Jr. Mr Ward has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Ward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ky Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ward trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to control the position but Ward says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ward's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ky Jr is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Ward works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep but Ward has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (7) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ward wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Ward is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ky Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Ky Jr wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending well.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control but Ward postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ky Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ky Jr has his hands clasped together around Ward's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ky Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Ky Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Ward trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ward passes Ky Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (10) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ward wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ky Jr wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Ward working for a guillotine from mount but Ky Jr is in no mood to give up.
Ky Jr is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ward avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Ward looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ky Jr is not content to let Ward control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ky Jr trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ward postures up.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard but Ward passes into half guard.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ky Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Ky Jr 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: Ward (10) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ward is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Ky Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (10) vs (5) Ky Jr
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Ward prevents Ky Jr from moving into mount.
Ky Jr controls the position from side control.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Ky Jr stalls from top position.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward sneaks back into half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Ky Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ky Jr prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward looking to control.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Ky Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Mr Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buck Futter and Mr Ward. Buck Futter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Buck Futter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Futter stuffs the takedown.
Futter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Futter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Futter prevents it.
Ward lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Futter (0) vs (2) Ward
Futter is in trouble now - Ward has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Futter (0) vs (5) Ward
Futter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Futter prevents Ward from taking his back.
Futter regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking to advance position but Futter won't allow it.
Ward performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is working for a kimura but Futter is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Futter keeps working.
Ward is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is stalling here. Futter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Futter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Futter (4) vs (5) Ward
Ward prevents Futter from improving position.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Futter (4) vs (7) Ward
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Futter gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Futter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Futter can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward wants to take a breather but Futter is having none of it.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Futter works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futter looking for a sweep. Not yet Futter, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Futter is retaining full guard.
Ward trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom.
Futter is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward prevents Futter from improving his position.
Futter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
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.
Futter is controlling Ward's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward sitting in guard here, content to control.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Futter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward 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.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futter wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control from the top but Futter keeps moving.
Futter 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 wants to control from the top but Futter keeps moving.
Futter working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Ward advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Futter (4) vs (10) Ward
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to take a breather but Futter manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ward.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Futter is keeping the position.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ward sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Futter doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ward paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Futter - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buck Futter!
Buck Futter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My hair is purple but my belt is red'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alphons Draclau and Mr Ward. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Alphons Draclau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Draclau clinches with his opponent.
Ward tightens his grip and picks Draclau up, before dumping him to the ground. Draclau manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draclau (0) vs (2) Ward
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Draclau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Draclau 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.
Draclau looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
Draclau trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draclau 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 taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draclau working a defensive guard here.
Draclau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draclau keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward advances to half guard.
Ward not doing much here.
Ward wants to pass to mount but Draclau is defending the position.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Draclau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Draclau.
Ward postures up.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draclau trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Draclau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draclau 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 postures up.
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draclau looking to control.
Ward stays in close to Draclau's body and controls the position.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draclau is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draclau (2) vs (2) Ward
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Draclau from controlling successfully.
Draclau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draclau's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draclau (2) vs (4) Ward
Ward controlling from the top position.
Ward trying to control but Draclau is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Draclau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Draclau is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Draclau.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Draclau is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
Ward wants to control from the top but Draclau keeps moving.
Draclau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Draclau is keeping the position.
Draclau trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Draclau (2) vs (7) Ward
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draclau, who protects the arm well.
Ward is staying tight to Draclau's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ward has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Draclau! Score +2 for reaching mount: Draclau (2) vs (9) Ward
Draclau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is looking to get to half guard.
Draclau stops Ward from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
Draclau tries to improve his position but Ward has taken his back! Ward has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Draclau tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ward pushes Draclau away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Eli Armis. Armis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat Theme. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ward (4) vs (0) Armis
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Armis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armis 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 Armis has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward 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. |
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Event:
SP vs The World
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Jorma misses.
Jorma throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control.
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 working away.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jorma has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jorma, who protects the arm well.
Ward working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma is trying to get back to half guard.
Ward happy to just control the position for now.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorma keeps working. #T1#
Jorma struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jorma tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.
Ward working the strikes but Jorma uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jorma tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Jorma is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Jorma is looking to get to half guard.
Jorma is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ward wants to control the pace but Jorma is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Ward scoring with strikes but Jorma is staying in there.
Jorma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward trying to control from Jorma's half guard. Jorma has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorma is retaining full guard.
Jorma looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Jorma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jorma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jorma wants to control but Ward passes into side.
Jorma tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorma throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorma keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr 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#
Jorma thows a leg kick but Ward checks it #TD#
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jorma! #SUB#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ward moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorma isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma prevents Ward from improving position.
Ward working away.#T1#
Jorma is trying to get back to half guard.
Jorma is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Jorma prevents Ward from moving into mount.
Jorma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Jorma wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jorma sees it coming and defends easily.
Jorma wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jorma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but Jorma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorma keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Jorma gets full guard.
Jorma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Ward trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Jorma working a defensive guard but Ward manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jorma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ward.
Jorma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorma gets full guard.#SUB2#
Jorma 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.
Jorma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Ward preventing the sweep.
Jorma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. #REVB#
Jorma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward is controlling Jorma's posture.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorma chips away with some ground and pound.
Jorma wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #SUB#
Jorma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorma has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ward looks to throw the jab but Jorma is out of range.
Ward moves out of range as Jorma throws a body kick.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Jorma moves out of range easily.
Rasva Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
Mr Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorma throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jorma manages to circle out of the way.
Jorma fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorma throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Ward lands with a slapping head kick.
Jorma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Ward avoids it.
Ward appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jorma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Jorma cracks Ward with a good jab.
Ward scores with a one two! Jorma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Crunch! Jorma slams his shin into Ward's torso.
Jorma misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
Jorma is looking to chop away at Ward's legs.
Ward moves away from the strike by Jorma.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Jorma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Jorma misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Jorma.
Ward is pushing down on Jorma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jorma is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jorma missing with punches from the bottom.
Ward prevents Jorma from improving his position.#T2#
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!#SUB#
Ward is working for a kimura but Jorma is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jorma is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ward works his way into side control. #T3#
Ward tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jorma's legs.
Jorma looks to move to half guard but instead Ward has passed into mount! Damn!
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorma can do to turn this around?
Ward looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mr Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorma wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Jorma wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Jorma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4##SUB#
Ward is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jorma has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ward has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jorma taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ward doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
After the fight, Mr Ward 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Ward throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Chico Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ward gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Ward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
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 is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward wants to sweep but Sanchez has passed to side control!
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward wants to control but Sanchez postures up.#T1#
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Sanchez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Ward denies him.
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
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.
Sanchez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ward is avoiding damage well.
Sanchez laying and praying for a moment but Ward takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Ward 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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Sanchez just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Sanchez stalls. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez. #TD2#
Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Ward controlling the position.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Sanchez tries to get set, Ward tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanchez manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Sanchez 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 moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
#TD#
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ward trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward trying to move into half guard but instead Sanchez has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward managing to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Ward in a clinch.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Ward.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ward fails to land. #T3#
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Ward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ward tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Ward throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Ward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ward!
Ward manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Sanchez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mr Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ward did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Sanchez wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Ward is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Ward tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Ward throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Ward's guard.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up.
#T2#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Ward has been cut.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ward enables Sanchez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ward manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ward keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Mr Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from Ward's half guard. Ward has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chico Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward wants to improve his position but instead Sanchez has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Sanchez!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Abraham Donowitz. Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ward napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ward (0) vs (4) Donowitz
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Donowitz taking a breather here.
I wouldn't like to be where Ward is right now.
Donowitz controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz is staying tight to Ward's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Donowitz has knee on belly momentarily but Ward bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ward trying to control but Donowitz postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 is looking to get back to full guard here but Donowitz has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (7) Donowitz
Donowitz controlling the position.
It looks like Donowitz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Donowitz taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz working away.
Donowitz takes a little break here. Ward wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Ward is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward is being controlled here.
Ward tries to buck Donowitz off but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Donowitz working away.
Donowitz controlling from side mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Donowitz working away.
Donowitz controlling from side mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donowitz 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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Donowitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Donowitz advances to half guard.
Donowitz controlling the pace.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward trying to hold on to Donowitz's head to control him but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz is looking to pass Ward's guard but actually Ward recovers to full guard.
Ward keeping full guard, as Donowitz tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Donowitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment.
Ward is pulling down on Donowitz's head to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Donowitz is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward controlling Donowitz's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz wins on points by 7 to 0.
Abraham Donowitz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boreste Bardanos and Mr Ward. Bardanos comes to the cage accompanied by My Kingdom Will Come. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boreste Bardanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bardanos to the mat! Bardanos manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bardanos (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bardanos 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.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Ward might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bardanos keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos looking to control but Ward passes into half guard.
Ward stalling.
Bardanos is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward wants to control from the top but Bardanos keeps moving.
Ward is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Bardanos, not yet.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bardanos 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.
Ward wants to control from the top but Bardanos keeps moving.
Bardanos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ward has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bardanos (0) vs (5) Ward
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bardanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bardanos.
Ward pushing down on Bardanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Bardanos is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos looking for submissions off his back.
Ward is looking to pass Bardanos's guard but actually Bardanos recovers to full guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Bardanos keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bardanos looking for submissions off his back.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Bardanos trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Bardanos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Bardanos trying to control here.
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bardanos! Score +3 for passing guard: Bardanos (0) vs (8) Ward
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bardanos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bardanos (0) vs (11) Ward
Ward is looking to control Bardanos but Bardanos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bardanos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos showing good submission defense here.
Bardanos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ward working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos tries to escape the position.
Bardanos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Ward.
Ward is looking for a choke. Bardanos gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bardanos manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bardanos (2) vs (11) Ward
Bardanos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bardanos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bardanos (2) vs (13) Ward
Ward trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bardanos keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward wins on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Mr 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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Event:
SP ICON: Calm before the Storm
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Helix throws a low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Helix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Helix stuffs the takedown.
Helix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Helix's head.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Helix as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Helix dives in and scores a takedown into Ward's guard.
Helix postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Helix stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position. #T1#
Helix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helix.
Helix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Helix is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Helix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Helix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Helix tries to land a body kick
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Helix is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward throws a looping overhand right but Helix ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Helix misses.
Ward looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Helix lands with a shot to the body.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Helix moves away and avoids it.
Helix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ward checks a low kick from Helix.
Ward looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Helix.
Helix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Helix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ward. Ward circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brett Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Helix lands a nice shot to the body.
Helix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ward looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Helix.
Helix throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward. #T4#
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helix but Helix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brett Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ward.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helix takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward wants to counter with a clinch but Helix pushes him away.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Ward throws a fast counter high kick but Helix manages to duck under it in time.
Helix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Ward feints a counter leg kick.
Ward shoots and misses
and Helix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Ward throws out a counter right but Helix avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Helix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helix cracks the inside of Ward's front leg.
Ward blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by Helix.#TD#
Helix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Helix sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ward is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Ward sneaks back into half guard.
Helix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Ward wants to improve his position but Helix is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helix pulls his head out easily.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Helix sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Helix lands a nice short elbow.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Helix is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Helix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Helix stalling away here and it's allowed Ward to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Helix is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helix. #SUB2#
Helix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helix has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helix wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T3#
Helix is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Helix has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward is looking to control Helix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Helix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helix haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Helix trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Helix misses its intended target.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helix swivels and escapes.
Helix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helix lands a slapping body shot.
Ward slips a straight right by Helix.
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helix looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helix but Helix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward stuns Helix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Helix dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Helix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Helix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Helix throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helix misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Helix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helix avoids the head kick by Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward checks the leg kick.
Helix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Helix lands with a right hand. #T1#
Helix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ward throws a head kick that half lands.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Helix misses with a leg kick
and Ward counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ward scores with a head kick.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Helix. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The fighters circling - Helix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Helix lands a left hand.
#TD#
Helix has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ward regains guard immediately.
Helix looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Helix is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.#T3#
Helix controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself. #SUB#
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mr Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Helix is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Helix sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Helix to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Helix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Helix 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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brett Helix.
Well Helix 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Helix!
Brett Helix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Civil War
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richards throws a push kick but Ward slaps the foot to one side.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward throws a big counter combination but Richards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Richards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richards lands with a kick to the temple. Ward shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Richards takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Richards scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward misses the jab.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
#T1#
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Richards 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.
Ward lands with a straight right. Richards didn't see that one coming.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richards.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richards throws a body kick that misses
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richards moves away from the strike by Ward.
Richards lands with a right hand.
Richards lands a really nice looking cross but Ward seems unphased.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richards's head backwards.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward sets himself, and Richards steps forward looking for the clinch! Ward avoids it this time.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Ward blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richards throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Richards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick.
Richards throws a low kick but Ward avoids it.
Richards cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Ward misses with a straight right.
Richards tries to counter with a clinch but Ward shakes him off and moves away.
Richards defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Ward avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ward is out of range and Richards settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Richards - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
Richards throws a front kick that sends Ward stumbling back into the cage.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards scores with a nice right hand.
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well.
Ward half committed to a counter leg kick.
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
#T1#
Richards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sean Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ward moves out of range as Richards strikes.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ward misses the jab.
Richards tries to counter with a clinch but Ward shakes him off and moves away.
Richards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ward will feel that in the morning.
Richards defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Richards tries to counter with a clinch but Ward shakes him off and moves away.#T2##CL2#
Richards instigates a clinch.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Ward blocks it.
Richards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ward up against the cage.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Richards gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses. #T3#
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
Richards is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richards down to the mat. Richards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Richards tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Richards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Richards throws a poor cross that misses
and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Richards misses
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward misses with the combination.
#T4#
Richards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richards moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Richards throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and moves out of range.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Richards misses.
Ward half committed to a counter leg kick.
Richards misses with a straight right.
Richards connects with the punch.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ward is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Richards.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Richards does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Richards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Ward has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards controlling the action here for a moment.
Richards pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Ward is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Richards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richards is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Richards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sean Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ward's elbow.
Richards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mr Ward has been cut.
Ward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richards walks away with a smile on his face. Ward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sean Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward tries a low kick but Richards avoids it.
Mr Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Ward as he checks the leg kick.
Ward looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Richards misses with a straight left.
Ward throws a quick counter head kick but Richards was just out of range.
Ward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Richards with a jab.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Richards - that will leave a mark!
Richards lands with a kick to the temple. Ward shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Richards.
Richards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sean Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards avoids the head kick by Ward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richards 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Richards!
Sean Richards seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Jangles V.S. Richards
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Putski has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Putski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ward can't fight it off and eventually Putski manages to take the fight to the floor. Ward looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ward keeping full guard, as Putski tries to pass.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Putski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Putski sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ward doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Putski paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ward - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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SP-ICON:Hoo V.S. Adams
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel Penn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Steel Penn's guard.
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Ward's head to control his posture.
Steel Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steel Penn managing to control the position. #T2#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
My spies in Steel Rocket gym inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Ward has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Ward goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steel Penn turns into him and now he's in Ward's guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully. #T3#
Steel Penn advances to half guard.
Ward wants to sweep but Steel Penn has passed to side control!
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. #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 is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Steel Penn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel Penn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ward is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Steel Penn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but Ward denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steel Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Steel Penn closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#BC#
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
#TD2#
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ward trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy. #T1#
Steel Penn wants to control but Ward postures up.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn!
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Ward prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Steel Penn trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
#SUB2#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Ward. #CL#
Steel Penn moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn is trying to push Ward away but Ward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Steel Penn breaks from the clinch.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
#CL#
Steel Penn clinches. #BC#
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a push kick but Ward slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into Steel Penn's guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ward looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
Further stalling from Steel Penn.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Mr Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel Penn seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Steel Penn.
Ward is looking to clinch but Steel Penn is avoiding it.
Steel Penn checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Steel Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel Penn to the ground. Ward is now in Steel Penn's guard.
Ward stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Ward.
I've got Ward winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ward!
Mr Ward tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '.
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