Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: F&BE 21- War Paint
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Cyning throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Ward misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Ward has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Ward has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ward really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyning throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Ward counters by clinching up.
Ward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Ward scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cyning wants to take the fight to the mat but Ward manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cyning is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ward.
Cyning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyning avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Cyning slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Cyning is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cyning misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward misses with the combination.
Cyning drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ward defends it well.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cyning tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward misses with a low kick.
Cyning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyning misses with a double jab.
Ward throws a series of punches but Cyning avoids them all with ease.
Cyning misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ward counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cyning throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward tests Cyning's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Ward throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Cyning misses.
Ward went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Ward forces Cyning back against the cage and clinches.
Cyning drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ward gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Cyning.#BC#
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cyning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cyning misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cyning or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward, which made it look bad. #T3#
Cyning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ward lands with a straight right. Cyning didn't see that one coming.
Ward throws a right hand that Cyning ducks under and follows up with a left that Cyning also avoids with ease.
Ward misses with a wild combination.
Cyning just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cyning fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A cross from Ward lands.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cyning. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward throws a leg kick but Cyning checks it.
Ward pushes Cyning away with a front kick.
Cyning has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cyning swinging wildly here.
Cyning swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cyning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Ward rushes Cyning and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Cyning tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Cyning ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab from Ward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cyning can do to turn this around?
Ward scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Cyning shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Cyning finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cyning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cyning performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cyning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cyning works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Cyning looking to isolate an arm here. Ward doesn't see it coming and as Cyning extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cyning!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Cyning!

Event: Madness Fright Night 25
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
Hlaalu misses with a straight right.
Ward cracks Hlaalu with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Ward clinches.
Ward's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ward's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hlaalu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Hlaalu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch.
Ward shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hlaalu eats them both and turns towards Ward to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ward finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlaalu at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hlaalu gets tackled into the cage by Ward. Ward maintains the clinch.
Hlaalu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hlaalu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hlaalu has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Hlaalu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hlaalu being controlled against the cage.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hlaalu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hlaalu scores with a shoulder strike.
Hlaalu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Ward trying to control the position but instead, Hlaalu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ward into the cage.#TD#
Hlaalu successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Hlaalu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ward should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hlaalu has tightened it up now! Ward should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eno Hlaalu!
An out of breath Eno Hlaalu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness Fright Night 19
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Bumperstein throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Bumperstein lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ward has knocked Bumperstein down with a huge combo! Ward steps away and waves a wobbly Bumperstein back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Bumperstein is rocked!
Ward lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bumperstein out cold! Bumperstein is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Ward!

Event: Madness Fright Night 16
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Nomad tried to score with a low kick but Ward checks it.
Ward's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ward's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nomad tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nomad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ward is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Nomad's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nomad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nomad misses with a hook
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Nomad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Nomad slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Nomad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nomad.
Nomad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nomad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Nomad does no damage.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nomad misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Ward throws a one two combo. #ROC2#
Nomad is rocked!
Ward avoids the body shot from Nomad.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nomad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Nomad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ward eats them both and turns towards Nomad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nomad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nomad is breathing heavily.
Nomad looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Ward drops Nomad with a beautiful combination! Nomad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ward is looking for the KO!
Oh Nomad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward is stalking Nomad. Nomad circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ward, and it's lights out! Nomad really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Ward!

Event: Rick's Rumble Bash
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Ocasio Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ward seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ocasio Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocasio Cortez.#CL#
Ward rushes Ocasio Cortez and presses him up against the ropes.
Ocasio Cortez blocking some punches.
Ocasio Cortez misses with the head strike.
Ward lands a left hand.
Ward keeps control of Ocasio Cortez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ocasio Cortez tries to stall but Ward uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Ward breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Ocasio Cortez misses.
Ocasio Cortez connects with a crisp jab.
Ward throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Ocasio Cortez misses with a looping right.
Ocasio Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocasio Cortez.
Ocasio Cortez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andre Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Ocasio Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Ward drives through and clinches with Ocasio Cortez against the ropes.
Ward lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ocasio Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward throws a right hand that Ocasio Cortez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocasio Cortez also avoids with ease.
Ocasio Cortez lands a jab to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Ocasio Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ocasio Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ocasio Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ocasio Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Ocasio Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ocasio Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.#T3#
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ocasio Cortez looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Ocasio Cortez manages to avoid it.
Ward throws the left hand but Ocasio Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a body shot.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a hook.
Ocasio Cortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ocasio Cortez lands with a shot to the body.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Ward avoids the body shot from Ocasio Cortez.
Ocasio Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward wants to clinch.#T4#
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Ocasio Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward defending well as Ocasio Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Ocasio Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ocasio Cortez throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ocasio Cortez.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Ocasio Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ocasio Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ocasio Cortez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Ocasio Cortez.
Andre Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ocasio Cortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ocasio Cortez lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ocasio Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ocasio Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Ocasio Cortez - just one landing.
Ward gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ocasio Cortez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ocasio Cortez misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocasio Cortez.
Ward throws a big counter combination but Ocasio Cortez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ocasio Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Ocasio Cortez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ocasio Cortez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ocasio Cortez scores with a nice head shot.
Ward avoids the body shot from Ocasio Cortez.
Ocasio Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ocasio Cortez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Ocasio Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ocasio Cortez lands a jab to Ward's midsection.#T2#
Ocasio Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocasio Cortez.
Ward seems to have got his legs back now.
Ocasio Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocasio Cortez lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Ocasio Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ocasio Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ocasio Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
A combination from Ocasio Cortez does no damage.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Ocasio Cortez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ocasio Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ocasio Cortez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ward tries to clinch but Ocasio Cortez moves out of range.
Ocasio Cortez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ocasio Cortez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head.
A big left from Ocasio Cortez misses.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocasio Cortez.
Ward slips a straight right by Ocasio Cortez.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocasio Cortez.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ocasio Cortez.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ocasio Cortez lands with a shot to the body.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Ocasio Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocasio Cortez scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ocasio Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ocasio Cortez lands with a shot to the body.
Ocasio Cortez scores with a body shot.
Ocasio Cortez scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez 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. 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#
Ocasio Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Ward 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocasio Cortez throws out the jab.
Ocasio Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ocasio Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocasio Cortez.
Ward is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ocasio Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Ocasio Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ocasio Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ocasio Cortez misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Ward gets a clinch.
Ward throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ward prevents Ocasio Cortez from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Ocasio Cortez tries a body shot but Ward blocks it. #BC#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ocasio Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocasio Cortez.
Ocasio Cortez lands with a good body shot.
Ocasio Cortez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ocasio Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocasio Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Ocasio Cortez.#T3#
Ocasio Cortez throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
Ocasio Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ocasio Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ocasio Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ocasio Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ward wants to clinch
and Ocasio Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ocasio Cortez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward avoids the body shot from Ocasio Cortez.
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ocasio Cortez swings for the body but Ward moves out of range. #T4#
Ocasio Cortez lands a nice looking body shot.
Ocasio Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ocasio Cortez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ward rather than just go for the knockout.
Ocasio Cortez throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocasio Cortez. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ocasio Cortez lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ocasio Cortez lands with a good body shot.
Andre Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ocasio Cortez throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward throws a body punch but Ocasio Cortez moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ocasio Cortez 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandria Ocasio Cortez!

Event: RRR
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Jakua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jakua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Jakua swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jakua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jakua misses with a double jab.
Ward unleashes a big counter combination but Jakua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ward scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Jakua works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Jakua's shoulder, as Jakua tries to avoid the shot.
Jakua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jakua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jakua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Jakua. Those never looked like landing.
Jakua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakua misses with a double jab
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jakua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jakua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jakua. Those never looked like landing.
Jakua throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward staying out of range there.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jakua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Jakua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Jakua's shoulder, as Jakua tries to avoid the shot.
Jakua is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jakua looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Jakua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a three punch combo that has Jakua backing up. Jakua nods at Ward to acknowledge the strikes.
Jakua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.
Jakua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jakua lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward looks winded!
No joy there for Jakua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Jakua.
A combination from Jakua does no damage. #T3#
Ward misses with a double jab.
Jakua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jakua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Jakua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jakua slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Jakua tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Jakua.
Jakua throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward throws a series of punches but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Ward drives through and clinches with Jakua against the ropes. #BC#
Jakua breaks from the clinch.
Jakua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Jakua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jakua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Jakua.
Jakua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Jakua.
Jakua cracks Ward with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jakua misses with a few strikes there.
Ward throws a head kick but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jakua stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.
Ward's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ward's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jakua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jakua throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakua throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jakua with a body shot.
Ward tries to land a front kick but Jakua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jakua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kris Jakua will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ward misses the body punch #CL#
and Jakua counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward throws a series of punches but Jakua avoids them all with ease.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Ward looks to land a combination but Jakua avoids it well.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jakua avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakua misses with a double jab
and Ward counters with a right hand to the body.
Jakua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.#T1#
Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jakua is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward throws a series of punches but Jakua moves out of range.
Ward is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Jakua both land. Nice combination.
Ward throws a series of punches but Jakua avoids them all with ease.
Kris Jakua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jakua throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jakua scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jakua throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Kris Jakua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Jakua misses with a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Jakua misses.
Ward throws a series of punches but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Jakua sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jakua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Jakua.
Jakua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Jakua throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Ward counters by clinching up. #BC#
Jakua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakua lands with a cross.
Jakua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jakua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jakua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jakua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jakua misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kris Jakua is winning the standup battle so far.
Jakua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Ward
and Jakua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Jakua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jakua looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakua looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Jakua feints a jab promting Ward to slip. Jakua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ward slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakua avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Jakua dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakua looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
A punch combination from Jakua misses.
Jakua throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Ward tries to land a body kick
and Jakua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jakua.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
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!
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward moves away from the strike by Jakua.
Jakua throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jakua misses with a few strikes there.
Jakua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Ward closes the distance and pushes Jakua back into the ropes.#BC2#
Ward manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ward tries to throw a body punch but Jakua avoids it by throwing Ward back against the ropes.
Ward scores with a shot to the side of Jakua's head. #BC#
Jakua breaks from the clinch.
Jakua misses with a wild combination.
Jakua misses with a two punch combination.
Jakua lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakua.#T2#
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Jakua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakua circles away quickly and effectively.
Jakua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward wants to counter the offense by Jakua and move into the clinch position.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward thuds a left hand into Jakua's body.
Ward moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Jakua misses.
Jakua lands with a good body shot.
Jakua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jakua avoids the body shot from Ward. #CL2#
Ward clinches. #T3##BC#
Jakua manages to break the clinch.
Ward wants to clinch.
Jakua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Jakua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Ward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jakua, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ward lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Ward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Ward closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Jakua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jakua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward avoids the body shot from Jakua. #CL2#
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Andre Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakua misses the shot to the body.
Ward lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Jakua.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Jakua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jakua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Jakua!

Event: Ricks Rumble #2
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Ward misses with a double jab.
Ward displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ward's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ward duly obliges.
Ward staggers Lee with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Lee looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Ward is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Ward!

Event: AKT 10
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1#
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ward throws a series of punches but Gold avoids them all with ease.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gold. Ward shrugs it off though.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gold can pounce on him.
Gold tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gold takes the fight into the clinch.
Gold lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Gold breaks the clinch.
Gold throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gold.
Gold misses with a body kick.#T1#
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Ward was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Gold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ward tried to score with a low kick but Gold checks it.
Gold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ward manages to circle out of the way.
Gold looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Gold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward looks to land a combination but Gold avoids it well.
Ward steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gold. That one must have hurt.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Ward misses with a looping right.
Gold lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gold thuds his shin into the meat of Ward's side.
Ward takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ward moves out of range of the body kick from Gold.
Gold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.
Gold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ward misses with the combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gold - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ward.
Ward looks winded!
Ward jabs Gold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gold dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Gold is looking to counter with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gold - that will leave a mark!
Gold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Gold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ward will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Ward takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward unleashes a big counter combination but Gold bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Gold takes the fight into the clinch.
Ward takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Gold breaks the clinch.
Gold keeps Ward at a distance using the push kick.
Gold feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Gold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gold is looking to land body kicks.
Ward unleashes a big counter combination but Gold bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quick Gold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gold moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Gold lands an elbow inside.
Gold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Gold has him pressed against the ropes.
Gold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Gold has him pressed against the ropes.
Ward can't break the clinch. #BC#
Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quick Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gold counters with a body kick that stops Ward in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Gold.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Ward sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Gold!
Ward takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Gold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold lands a nice elbow.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quick Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Gold throws a body kick that misses.
Ward has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gold.
Gold is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
Ward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ward walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Gold. #T2#
Gold is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Andre Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Ward gets tackled into the ropes by Gold. Gold maintains the clinch.
Quick Gold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gold lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land. #BC#
Gold breaks the clinch.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gold counters with an outside leg kick.
Ward takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gold lands a nice looking body kick.
Gold thumps Ward with a low kick.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ward moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Gold.
Gold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Gold wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick from Gold.
Gold feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Gold lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ward takes a step back to recover.
Quick Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a front kick that sends Ward stumbling back into the ropes.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ward will feel that in the morning.
Gold blocks the body kick.
As Ward tries to get set, Gold tries to push him back and clinch up but Ward manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Gold takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ward is trying to break free.#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold fakes the leg kick and cracks Ward in the body. #CL2#
Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Gold. #BC#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gold. Ward shrugs it off though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gold.
Ward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Gold tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quick Gold dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gold lands a nice looking body kick.
Ward motions for Gold to come forward. Ward throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Gold tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gold 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 check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gold looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.#CL#
Gold clinches. #T1#
Gold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gold lands a nice elbow.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold.
Gold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gold has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ward has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch.
Gold tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward throws a jab when Gold was well out of range.
Gold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ward.
Gold lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward throws a right and a left that Gold avoids nicely. #T2#
Gold thows a body kick. Ward tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Gold tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Gold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gold counters with a nice body kick.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Gold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Gold breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Gold slams his shin into Ward's torso.
Gold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Nice body kick there by Gold.
Gold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
Gold throws a body kick that misses.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
You can see that Ward has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Gold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ward if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Gold clinches.
Gold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Ward blocking some punches. #T4#
Gold has Ward pressed against the ropes, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Gold keeps him there for the moment.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold.#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gold!
Andre Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid body kick from Gold.
Gold scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Quick Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Gold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gold misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quick Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gold 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 Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quick Gold!
Quick Gold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKT 6
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
A head kick by Krule misses #CL2#
and Ward counters by clinching up.
Krule lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Krule tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Ward is trying to push Krule away but Krule has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Krule utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krule is looking to break free of the clinch but Ward has double underhooks.
Krule with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Ward wants to break free but Krule has control.
Krule tries a knee to the head but Ward blocks it.
Krule fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Krule stalling in the clinch but Ward improves position.
Ward wants to break free but Krule has control.
Ward blocks a body shot from Krule.
Krule wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krule is looking to break free of the clinch but Ward has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ward as Krule tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King Krule is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward works over Krule's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like King Krule has been cut.#CL2#
Ward clinches.
Krule has had enough of the clinch but Ward keeps him there for the moment.
Ward avoiding damage as Krule throws knees to the body.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Krule has double underhooks.
Krule keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward is stalling here.
Ward avoiding damage as Krule throws knees to the body.
Ward has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Krule seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ward can turn it around.
Krule softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T3#
Krule tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body.
Krule misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward managing to block the knees to the body from Krule.
Krule is trying to push Ward away but Ward has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Ward - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Krule is trying to break free.
Krule looking to stall.
Krule throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward keeps control of Krule as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Krule. #BC#
Krule pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krule throws a chopping leg kick but Ward manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Krule misses.
Ward scores with a one two! Krule had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krule misses with a looping right.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Ward.
Krule avoids the head kick by Ward.
It looked like Krule was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that King Krule will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Krule's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Krule moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ward avoiding damage as Krule throws knees to the body.
Krule is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Krule.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krule misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Krule lands an uppercut.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krule stalling the fight. #T1#
Krule tries to circle away but Ward has him pinned against the ropes.
Ward tries to circle away but Krule has him pinned against the ropes.
Krule is trying to break the clinch but Ward has him pressed against the ropes.
Krule looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krule misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Krule's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krule takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krule throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
Krule tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward tries to counter with a clinch but Krule shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Krule displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Ward scores with a jab.
Ward throws a series of punches but Krule avoids them all with ease.
Ward scores with a decent looking hook.
Krule moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
It looked like Krule was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krule looks to clinch
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Krule is rocked!#CL2#
Ward closes the distance and pushes Krule back into the ropes.
Oh Krule is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Ward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krule closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ward counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Krule has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andre Ward!

Event: QFC Tournament 923 Round 3
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward throws a counter combo.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tournament tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it. #CL#
Tournament pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament. #T1#
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward is trying to break free.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Ward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tournament takes the fight into the clinch.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Tournament has double underhooks.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Tournament lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Ward tries to circle away but Tournament has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling him.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Ward blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Ward takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Tournament dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tournament tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Tournament fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Tournament is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward missing with a left hand there. Tournament was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Tournament. Tournament maintains the clinch.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Qfc Tournament has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Ward looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Tournament won't allow it.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye. #T2#
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Nice elbow from Tournament. #T3#
Ward tries to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling the position.
Ward is trying to push Tournament away but Tournament has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Tournament has him pressed against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Ward takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Tournament has double underhooks.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Tournament dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward misses with a leg kick.
Qfc Tournament is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tournament fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tournament is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tournament circles away quickly and effectively.
Tournament looks to clinch
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tournament tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Tournament moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to bum rush Tournament with a series of wild strikes but Tournament uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tournament moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tournament tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Ward's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Tournament gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Tournament has him pressed against the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Ward wants to break free but Tournament has control.
Ward is trying to push Tournament away but Tournament has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Tournament has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward tries to circle away but Tournament has him pinned against the cage.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ward blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Tournament. #T4#
Tournament keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ward's brow.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ward blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Andre Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Ward leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tournament on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qfc Tournament showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tournament, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Qfc Tournament!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Qfc Tournament!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Qfc Tournament!

Qfc Tournament wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 923 Round 2
Date: Jul 16, 2019

#R1#
Krule tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Ward moves into range and clinches up with Krule.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Krule won't allow it.
Krule trying to land knees to the body.
Krule missing with knees to the body.
Ward blocks an uppercut.
Krule tries to circle away but Ward has him pinned against the cage.
Ward avoiding damage as Krule throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krule wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Ward keeps control of Krule as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krule tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Krule back against the cage.
Ward avoiding damage as Krule throws knees to the body. #T1#
Krule is trying to break free.
Krule tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Krule is trying to push Ward away but Ward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krule is trying to break the clinch but Ward is controlling him.#BC2#
Krule breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Krule misses.
Ward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like King Krule has been cut.
Krule throws a body kick that misses
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krule throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ward's head.
Krule throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ward.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krule but Krule pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Krule throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Krule throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
Ward cracks Krule with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Krule tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ward pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Krule is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Ward!

Event: QFC Tournament 923 Round 1
Date: Jul 15, 2019

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Stone blocks the leg kick.
Stone is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone misses with a takedown
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Stone 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.
Ward wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Ward wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position. #ES2#
Ward has his feet on Stone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Ward. #TD#
Stone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Ward manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Ward.
Ward throws a fast counter high kick but Stone manages to duck under it in time.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.#T3##CL2#
Ward clinches up against the cage.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Stone jumps guard and drags Ward to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position.
Stone trying to strike off his back.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position. #SU2#
Ward stands up from Stone's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ward throws a front kick that sends Stone stumbling back into the cage.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ward jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
Ward lands a hook that stumbles Stone back into the cage. Ward follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Stone to the canvas! Ward pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Stone has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andre Ward!

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