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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Costeau throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Costeau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costeau wants it to stay on the feet.
Costeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Costeau finds it's target.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Ward wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.#TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Costeau manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ward keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Costeau down to the mat. Costeau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Costeau tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Costeau is out of range.
Ward connects with a jab.
Costeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Costeau 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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Costeau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ward.#T1##TD#
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Costeau is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward prevents Costeau from standing back up.
Ward wants to take a breather but Costeau is having none of it.
Costeau punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costeau tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ward passes to full mount!
Ward controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Costeau tries to buck Ward off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Costeau wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward with the ground and pound from mount.
Costeau is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Costeau tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward controlling from mount.
Costeau trying desperately to get to his feet.
Costeau tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
Ward wants to control the pace but Costeau is squirming around nicely.
Ward controlling from mount. #T3#
Costeau is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Costeau regains half guard.
Ward stops Costeau from getting back to his feet.
Costeau is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Costeau has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costeau.
Ward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ward blocks a head kick by Costeau.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Costeau slips a straight right by Ward.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costeau counters with a low kick, right behind Ward 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costeau.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Costeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costeau wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ward manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Costeau tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Costeau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ward looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costeau is looking to score with low kicks.
Ward lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Costeau sprawls well.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Costeau moved out of range.
Costeau throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Donk. Ward catches Costeau right on the button with a cross.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Costeau.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Costeau scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
Ward throws a head kick but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward throws a series of punches but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward feinted with a counter takedown.
Ward misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Ward throws a lazy head kick
letting Costeau counter with a right hand. #TD#
Costeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Costeau pushes Ward off and scrambles back to his feet.
Costeau misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Ward.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Nice uppercut lands for Costeau. That snapped Ward's head back.
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costeau gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costeau tries to stall but Ward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
A short left from Costeau.
Ward tries a body shot but Costeau blocks it.
Costeau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Ward wants a takedown.
Costeau digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Ward working away.
Ward slows the pace down. #T3#
Costeau wants to control but Ward postures up.
Costeau misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Costeau is not content to let Ward control the position.
Costeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costeau tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Costeau is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What can Costeau do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Costeau wants to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to control.
Costeau is trying to get back to his feet but Ward has full control of the position and if anything, Costeau has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ward biding his time, controlling Costeau.
Costeau trying to control the position but Ward manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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 shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costeau sprawls well. Costeau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward looks to land a combination but Costeau avoids it well. #TD#
Costeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costeau wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is in close to Costeau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Costeau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ward controls the pace.
Costeau tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Costeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costeau is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Costeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Ward throws a head kick but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau lands with a right hand. #TD#
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Costeau tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Costeau's guard.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward'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.#T2#
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Costeau throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Costeau is not content to let Ward control the position.
Costeau is looking for a sweep.
Costeau trying to remain calm as Ward controls from the top position.#T3#
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward avoids the strikes from the bottom by Costeau.
Costeau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward controlling the position.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costeau pushes Ward away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ward gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Costeau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ward connects with a decent elbow.
Ward advances to mount.
Costeau wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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 breaks from Costeau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Costeau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Costeau is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Costeau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Costeau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Costeau is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim 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:
SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Eagle is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Eagle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eagle.
Ward moves away from the strike by Eagle.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eagle is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eagle did well to prevent Ward getting side control.
Eagle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is controlling the pace.
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.#T1#
Eagle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eagle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Ward lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ward.
David Eagle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ward is looking to score with low kicks.
Eagle throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Ward lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Eagle. Eagle maintains the clinch.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward lands a hook that snaps the head of Eagle backwards.
Good body shot from Eagle.
#TD2#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Eagle is working away.
Ward looks to land a strike but Eagle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward stops Eagle from standing up. #T4#
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward stops Eagle from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ward is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Eagle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward looks for a takedown but Eagle sprawls well.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ward scores with a three punch combo!
Ward misses with a body shot.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
We've been told by Eagle's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ward digs a good hook to Eagle's body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Eagle.
Ward throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eagle rather than just go for the knockout.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward cracks Eagle with a good jab.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Eagle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Eagle.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Ward is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eagle with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Eagle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Eagle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eagle looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eagle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Eagle clobbers Ward with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Eagle avoids the head kick by Ward.
#CL#
Eagle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ward is trying to maintain a safe position but Eagle gets an underhook and turns Ward into the cage.
Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Ward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wards head.
Eagle tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ward wants the takedown. Eagle is fighting it off but Ward persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Eagle's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Eagle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
Eagle misses with a body punch.
Ward working aggressively here.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eagle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Eagle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Eagle forces Ward back against the cage and clinches.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eagle backwards. #T2#
Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagle presses Ward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ward looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
Eagle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the cage.
Eagle works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Eagle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
David Eagle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eagle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
Eagle digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eagle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Ward working aggressively here.
A short left from Eagle.
Eagle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wards head. #T3#
Eagle looking to slow down the pace here.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Eagle.
Eagle lands a left hand.
A short right from Eagle. #ROC#Ward is rocked!
Ward is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eagle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eagle ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Eagle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maxim Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Eagle. Beautiful body shot.
Eagle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Eagle rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Eagle pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Eagle. #BC#
Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Eagle.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eagle, as that shot connected.
Eagle cracks Ward's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Ward slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Eagle can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Eagle!
After the fight, David Eagle 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:
SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hawat scores with a nice right hand.
Hawat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward slips a straight right by Hawat.
Hawat defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hawat. #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Ward.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Hawat's head but Hawat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hawat wants to get back to his feet but Ward is dominant here and he's now got Hawat's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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.
Hawat tries to escape but Ward has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ward has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hawat's body.
#T1#
Ward'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.
Hawat staying busy and making it hard for Ward to control.
Good control from Ward.
Ward has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hawat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ward.
Ward is riding his opponent, not letting Hawat buck him off.
Ward seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hawat for as long as he can get away with.
Ward tries to get the hooks in deep but Hawat pushed the leg off.
What can Hawat do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Hawat trying to control the position but Ward manages to sink in the hooks.
Ward has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hawat's body.
Hawat trying to control the action but Ward just sinks the hooks in.
Ward is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ward is hanging on to Hawat's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ward controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ward throws a body punch but Hawat moves out of range.
Hawat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Hawat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawat throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
Ward lands with a straight right. Hawat didn't see that one coming.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawat can do to turn this around?
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward cracks Hawat with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hawat to the ground. Ward is now in Hawat's guard.
Hawat wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ward manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawat tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Hawat is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Hawat wants to get back to full guard.
Ward is taking a breather. Hawat 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 is trying to control. Hawat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawat tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Hawat won't allow Ward to pass to mount.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thufir Hawat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawat.#T3#
Hawat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ward throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hawat counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawat lands with an overhand left.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Ward drives through with a takedown into Hawat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ward pushes down on Hawat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat wants to get back to full guard.
Ward slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Hawat trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward controlling the pace.
Hawat 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!
You can see the frustration on Ward's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hawat has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ward's body.
Ward tries to roll but Hawat sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawat slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawat sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawat throws a chopping leg kick but Ward manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ward with a hook.
Hawat jabs at Ward's body.
Ward defending well as Hawat loads up on a big left hand.
Hawat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawat throws a big shot that misses.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Hawat moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hawat misses.#TD#
Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawat on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawat's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawat keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Hawat wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position. #T1#
Hawat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawat is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward wants to control from the top but Hawat keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hawat trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thufir Hawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thufir Hawat seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawat takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Hawat misses its intended target. #TD#
Hawat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawat is looking to reverse the position.
Ward in the domination position with Hawat hanging on.
Ward tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Ward trying to control the action but Hawat is working from the bottom.
Hawat tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ward wants to control but Hawat is keeping him busy.
Ward working away.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawat circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawat throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawat stuffs the takedown.
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 Maxim Ward.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Hakekia gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hakekia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses the jab.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD2#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is controlling the pace.
Hakekia is doing well to control the position and prevent Ward from advancing to side control.#T1#
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hakekia is trying to escape back to his feet but Ward uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ward controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia manages to get back to half guard.
Hakekia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Ward seems content to control.#T3#
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Hakekia defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ward moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Ward is trying to trip Hakekia. He has hold of a leg but Hakekia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ward persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hakekia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ward works the jab nicely.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.#CL2#
Ward moves into the clinch.
Hakekia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
Ward blocks an uppercut.
Ward tries to pull guard but Hakekia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hakekia can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Hakekia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakekia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward tries to pull guard but Hakekia won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakekia lands an uppercut.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Hakekia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.#T1#
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Ward counters with a slapping leg kick.
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.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakekia keeps working.
Ward controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Hakekia prevents Ward from moving into mount.
Ward controlling the position from side mount.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakekia sprawls well. Hakekia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hakekia enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hakekia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
More stalling from Ward.#T4#
Hakekia looking for a sweep. Not yet Hakekia, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking to pass into half guard but Hakekia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hakekia is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hakekia passes into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Hakekia passes into side.
Ward is trying to control Hakekia's posture but Hakekia avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hakekia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Ward takes one on the button.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hakekia backs up against the cage.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Ward moves out of range of the body 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!
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hakekia kicks off Ward and gets to his feet.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.#T1##CL2#
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward lands a hook that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Ward scores with a shot to the side of Hakekia's head.
Ward prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
A head punch on the inside from Hakekia fails to land.
Ward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakekia to keep the fight standing.
Hakekia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakekia wants to get back to striking at distance but Ward won't allow it.
Hakekia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Hakekia looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Ward has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hakekia regains guard immediately.
Hakekia has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hakekia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakekia is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
#CL2#
Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Alika Hakekia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakekia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Hakekia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Hakekia struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Hakekia swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hakekia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ward fails to pull guard.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hakekia is trying to break the clinch but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Ward has clasped his hands together around Hakekia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hakekia seems a little lost for a moment, as Ward dominates the positioning.
Hakekia is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Ward happy to just control the position for now.
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 Alika Hakekia.
I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
An out of breath Alika Hakekia 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:
SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.#CL#
Longabaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh prevents a body shot from Ward.
Ward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Longabaugh smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Longabaugh is looking to clinch.
Ward connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longabaugh momentarily.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Longabaugh's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward working away.
Longabaugh is trying to improve his position.
Ward working away.#T1#
Longabaugh is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
Longabaugh is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Longabaugh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward wants to control but Longabaugh is keeping him busy.
Ward has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Longabaugh!
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Longabaugh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Longabaugh holds on for dear life.
Longabaugh is wriggling around trying to escape.
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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Longabaugh is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Longabaugh is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longabaugh wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount. #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.
Longabaugh holds on to Ward around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Longabaugh is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Ward wants to control the pace but Longabaugh is squirming around nicely.
Longabaugh is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Longabaugh regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward is taking a breather. Longabaugh 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.
Longabaugh won't allow Ward to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Longabaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ward wants to land a leg kick but Longabaugh is out of range.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Longabaugh blocks the low kick.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Longabaugh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Ward.
Ward fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
Ward tries for a takedown but Longabaugh manages to get underhooks.
Ward blocking some punches.
Ward fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Ward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Longabaugh to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Ward blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Longabaugh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Ward.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ward's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Longabaugh smiles and moves away.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward cracks Longabaugh with an open hand slap.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot that sends Ward's belly button to the back.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Longabaugh connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Ward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Longabaugh cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longabaugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward tries a quick counter leg kick but Longabaugh is wise to it.#TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh is looking to escape.
Longabaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Longabaugh wants to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Longabaugh defends it.
Longabaugh tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg. #T4#
Longabaugh is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longabaugh avoid being mounted?
Ward with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Longabaugh trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Longabaugh is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Longabaugh misses the target.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longabaugh stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Longabaugh. Longabaugh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.#TD2#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Longabaugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Longabaugh is keeping the position.
Longabaugh has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
Longabaugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longabaugh is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Longabaugh wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Longabaugh keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward thuds his right hand into Longabaugh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longabaugh connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Longabaugh lands with a nice body punch.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Longabaugh lands a jab.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Longabaugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Longabaugh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Longabaugh is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it. #T3#
Longabaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Longabaugh is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Longabaugh trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Longabaugh continues to stall.
Longabaugh is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Longabaugh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Longabaugh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Longabaugh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longabaugh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
An out of breath Harry Alonzo Longabaugh 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:
GAMMA#1018 Buster v Milo
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Ward moves away from the strike by Custer.
Ward throws a counter combo.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Custer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Custer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Custer swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Custer swivels and escapes.
Ward avoids the body shot from Custer.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Custer needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Custer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Custer throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ward.
We've been told by Custer's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ward motions for Custer to come forward. Ward throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Custer defends it nicely.
Jesse Custer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.#T1#
A jab lands there for Custer.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Custer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Custer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Ward.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Custer counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Custer drives through and clinches with Ward against the cage.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Custer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ward dodges an elbow strike from Custer.
Custer can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Custer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Custer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Ward has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Custer lands a body punch.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Custer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Ward scores with a shot to the side of Custer's head.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Custer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Custer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Custer throws a head punch that misses.
Custer pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Ward jumps into guard, dragging Custer to the mat.
#SU#
Custer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Custer. Custer maintains the clinch.
Ward tries to pull guard but Custer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Ward avoiding damage as Custer throws knees to the body.
Ward swings wildly with an uppercut but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body.
Custer gets underhooks to prevent Ward's takedown attempt.
Custer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ward blocking some punches.
Custer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Custer throws an elbow that misses.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
Custer misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Ward pulls Custer into guard.
Custer is looking to stand up but Ward won't let him. #SU#
Custer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Custer.
#T4#
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Custer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Custer.
Custer is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Custer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Custer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Custer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Custer but Custer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Custer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Custer misses with a body shot.
Custer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Custer drops Ward with a beautiful combination! Ward stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Custer is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ward is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Custer finish him?
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
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#
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward throws a series of punches but Custer moves out of range.
Custer tried to counter with a leg kick but Ward avoided it.
Custer slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
#CL2#
Ward instigates a clinch.
Custer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Custer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Custer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ward has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
#BC#
Custer manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Custer, which made it look bad.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Custer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Custer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ward sprawling to the canvas! Ward rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Custer finish him?!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Custer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Custer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
Ward wants to clinch
and Custer counters with a crisp right that sends Ward to the canvas! Custer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Custer!
A victorious Jesse Custer 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:
GAMMA#1014 Herbert v Hawk
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ward with the counter takedown but Hoddle avoids it easily.
Ward leaves Hoddle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoddle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoddle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoddle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.#TD2#
Hoddle gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hoddle is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hoddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward won't allow Hoddle to sweep him here. #T1#
Ward wants to pass the guard but Hoddle is keeping the position.
Ward trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Hoddle looking for subs off his back but Ward has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Hoddle is defending well.
Hoddle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mentor Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ward passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hoddle is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3#
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoddle is trying to escape the mount.
Ward controlling his opponent.
Hoddle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hoddle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Ward controlling from the full mount. #T4#
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.
Hoddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward tries to control but Hoddle wriggling away.
Hoddle is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoddle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Hoddle can't escape the position.
Ward looking to control but Hoddle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Hoddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
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#
A shot to the liver by Ward. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Ward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Ward moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Hoddle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Hoddle.
Ward throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoddle stalling away here and it's allowed Ward to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Hoddle defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoddle postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Hoddle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoddle chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hoddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoddle forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Hoddle with the ground and pound but Ward uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoddle'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.
Hoddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoddle defends it easily.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoddle misses with a wild body shot.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Hoddle sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoddle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoddle slips under a jab.#TD#
Hoddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ward to regain full guard.
Hoddle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoddle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hoddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Hoddle is proving a slippery customer.
Hoddle stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ward is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward prevents Hoddle from improving position.
Hoddle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Hoddle working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
Hoddle wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoddle.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #T3#
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
Hoddle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ward staying out of range there.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Hoddle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Hoddle takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoddle's head backwards.
Ward scores with a hook.
Ward clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle tried to score with a low kick but Ward checks it.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Ward slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Ward forces Hoddle back against the cage and clinches.
Hoddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoddle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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 Glen Hoddle.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim 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:
GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Ward misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vovchanchyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vovchanchyn was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ward wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position here.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vovchanchyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Vovchanchyn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Ward as he checks the leg kick.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward lands with a nice body punch.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ward.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ward with a nice calf kick.
Vovchanchyn is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the side of the head.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with a low kick but Ward moves his leg out of the way.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ward is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vovchanchyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ward avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Ward might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ward throws a hook but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
Ward tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
A nice combination there by Ward.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vovchanchyn pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Vovchanchyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Ward ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Vovchanchyn's head back.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Ward scores with a jab. Vovchanchyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ward avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Ward tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vovchanchyn tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Ward pushes Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range. #TD2#
Ward shoots in and bounces Vovchanchyn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Ward misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body kick.
Ward flicks out a counter leg kick but Vovchanchyn steps away.
Ward swings widly with a right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vovchanchyn's sensitive parts.
Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Vovchanchyn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ward lands the left hand.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward throws a sloppy body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vovchanchyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Ward is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ward won't allow Vovchanchyn to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vovchanchyn is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward lands a nice hook to Vovchanchyn's body. Vovchanchyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ward throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward looks to land a combination. Vovchanchyn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vovchanchyn as he avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward tries to move to mount but Vovchanchyn blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face as Ward controls the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ward working away.
Ward just content to control the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to improve position but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward misses with the combination.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ward thuds his right hand into Vovchanchyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Vovchanchyn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Ward.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Ward.
Well Ward has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim 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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Event:
GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCraken's waist but McCraken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
We've been informed that McCraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ward, as that shot connected.
Ward defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Ward feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCraken as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Ward looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Nice jab there from Ward.
McCraken is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Ward cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
McCraken slips a straight right by Ward.
McCraken cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken cracks Ward with a good jab.
Ward goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Ward has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCraken is trying to keep an underhook but Ward manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCraken gets full guard.
McCraken is trying to keep Ward in close.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCraken is continuing to stall.#T3#
Let's hope that McCraken 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCraken working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCraken to the ground. McCraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Ward takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A jab from Ward misses.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward working away.
McCraken stops Ward from passing to mount.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McCraken is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward controls the position from side control.
McCraken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
McCraken wants to get back to full guard but Ward has passed into side control.
McCraken tries to improve position but can't.
Ward slows the pace down.
McCraken struggling a bit here.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCraken keeps working.
Ward controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on McCraken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCraken is trying to get back to half guard.
Ward controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ward thumps McCraken with a low kick.
McCraken lands the left hand.
Ward throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Ward wants to land a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ward misses the jab.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Ward digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ward shoots in and bounces McCraken off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCraken has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage.
McCraken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCraken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Ward tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward throws a low kick but McCraken moves out of range easily.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ward swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCraken wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken checks a low kick from Ward.
McCraken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
McCraken misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ward misses its target.
Ward looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well. #TD#
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCraken kicks off Ward and gets to his feet.
Maxim Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken staying out of range there.
Ward looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ward misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
McCraken gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken controlling Ward's posture. #T3#
Ward won't allow McCraken to get back to his feet.
McCraken 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.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position. #ES2#
McCraken manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.#T4#
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken lands a two punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
McCraken lands a jab.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dougal McCraken!
Our winner, Dougal McCraken, 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:
GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Sojka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Sojka misses with a looping left.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Sojka.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sojka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sojka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Sojka takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Ward slips a straight right by Sojka.
Ward throws a body punch but Sojka moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ward is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sojka's half guard.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet.
Ward performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Ward has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet.
Sojka pushes Ward off but Ward dives into side control.
Ward prevents Sojka from escaping the position.
Ward is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sojka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ward prevents Sojka from escaping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Sojka throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Sojka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ward.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Sojka slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Sojka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Sojka loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.#TD#
Sojka tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sojka 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.
Ward stops Sojka from getting back to his feet.
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Sojka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ward content just to control the position here.
Sojka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ward sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sojka really wants to buck Ward off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Sojka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
Ward with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Sojka.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Sojka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sojka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sojka. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sojka just manages to avoid it.
Ward lands a nice hook to Sojka's body. Sojka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sojka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sojka throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sojka is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well. #T1#
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Sojka defends it.
Sojka is looking to escape.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward moves nicely into side control.
Ward works to advance to full mount. Sojka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sojka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sojka really wants to buck Ward off and get back to his feet. #ES2#
Sojka somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Ward's corner calls for a 1-2. Ward obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sojka throws a body shot but no joy.
Albert Sojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Sojka misses.
Sojka missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sojka throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Sojka leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sojka throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
Sojka tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Ward misses with a double jab.
Sojka misses with a body shot.
Ward blocks a jab.
Ward with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Sojka walks into a straight right hand from Ward.
Ward tries for a takedown but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Sojka misses. #TD#
Ward looking to score a takedown here. Sojka is defending well but Ward drives through and ends up in Sojka's guard.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ward trying to control but Sojka is working from the bottom.
Ward stops Sojka from standing up. #T4#
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Sojka is retaining full guard.
Sojka wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sojka moves away.
Sojka scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sojka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Sojka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sojka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Sojka's guard.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward stops Sojka from standing up.
Ward wants to control from the top but Sojka keeps moving.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet but Ward passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward prevents Sojka from standing back up.
Sojka scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ward manages to mount him!
Sojka is trying to stand.#T1#
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sojka is looking to escape.
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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sojka is trying to stand up.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sojka is looking to escape.
Ward controlling from the full mount.
Sojka really wants to buck Ward off and get back to his feet. #T3#
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.
Sojka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sojka is trying to stand 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sojka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim 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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Event:
GAMMA#997 Sullivan v Joosep
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Ward throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Ward there.
The crowd cheers as Weudke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Ward feints and as Weudke raises his hands in defense, Ward changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weudke wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
Weudke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke is pulling down on Ward's head to control his posture.
Weudke is trying to keep Ward in close.
#T1#
Ward wants to control from the top but Weudke keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Weudke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weudke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weudke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Ward wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ward throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weudke is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Weudke circles away and we're back to standing.
Weudke unleashes a big counter combination but Ward bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ward wants to clinch up but Weudke keeps it at a distance.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weudke keeps the fight on the outside.
Weudke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weudke avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ward throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward cracks Weudke with a good jab.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weudke has time to react.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Ward feints and then cracks Weudke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weudke down.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke tries a quick counter leg kick but Ward is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Weudke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD#
Ward looking to score a takedown here. Weudke is defending well but Ward drives through and ends up in Weudke's guard.
Weudke wants to get back to his feet but Ward passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Ward is looking to advance position but Weudke won't allow it.
Ward prevents Weudke from improving his position.#T4#
Still in half guard, Ward seems content to control.
Weudke trying to control but Ward postures up.
Weudke has a hand on Ward's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ward takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ward controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
Ward with a jab.#TD#
Weudke gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Weudke manages to retain guard.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Weudke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weudke 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke is not content to let Ward control the position. #T1#
Weudke tries to improve position but can't.
Weudke struggling a bit here.
Weudke is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
Ward wants to control but Weudke is keeping him busy.
Ward looking to control but instead Weudke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weudke keeps working.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Weudke defends it.
Weudke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Weudke wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Weudke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weudke circles away.#T3#
Weudke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weudke defends well and Ward ends up having to push Weudke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weudke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ward tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weudke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weudke lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Ward's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Weudke misses.
Weudke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Weudke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Weudke.
Ward tries for a takedown but Weudke circles away easily
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weudke can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Weudke. No joy for Ward on that attempt. #T4#
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward looks to land a combination but Weudke avoids it well.
Weudke scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weudke swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ward moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weudke defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weudke but Weudke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weudke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ward is controlling the pace.
Weudke 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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ward's body.
#T1#
Ward is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Weudke controls the position.
Let's hope that Weudke 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.
A lull in the action here.
#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.
Weudke controlling the position well here. Ward rolled but Weudke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Weudke has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Weudke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Weudke is continuing to stall.
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Weudke keeps control of the position.
#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.
Weudke keeps control of the position easily here as Ward tries to buck him off.
Ward trying to control the action but Weudke just sinks the hooks in.
Weudke is riding his opponent, not letting Ward buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weudke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
Roland Weudke 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:
GAMMA#994 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ward napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurminen trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Nurminen taking a breather here.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Ward tries to buck Nurminen off but Nurminen is having none of it.
Nurminen wants to take a breather but Ward manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nurminen. #T1#
Nurminen throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurminen controls the pace.
Ward is trying to control the position but Nurminen postures up.
Nurminen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Ward shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nurminen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ward prevents Nurminen from getting back to his feet.
Ward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ward won't allow Nurminen to get back to his feet.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurminen is retaining full guard.
Nurminen is controlling Ward's posture.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Nurminen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurminen working aggressively here.
Nurminen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ward pulls guard.
Nurminen looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nurminen has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage. #T4#
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurminen pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward postures up.
Ward controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
Nurminen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurminen circles away.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward throws a shot to the body.
Ward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurminen darts in looking for a takedown but Ward gets double underhooks and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurminen wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward stops Nurminen from standing up.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurminen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nurminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurminen is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Nurminen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Nurminen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Nurminen gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
Ward tries to pull guard but Nurminen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ward drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nurminen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ward clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nurminen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nurminen.
Ward trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Nurminen misses with punches from the back.
Nurminen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ward tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Nurminen connects with a big shot to the side of Ward's head.
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Nurminen to control.
Nurminen controlling from the back.
Ward tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nurminen controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Nurminen 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.#T4#
Ward 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.
Nurminen tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
Ward is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurminen controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kebab Nurminen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurminen moves into full guard.
Nurminen is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen pulls Ward in to control the position. #T1#
Nurminen keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurminen sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward staying out of range there.
Nurminen looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.#T2#
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward slips under a jab.#TD2#
Nurminen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nurminen seems content to control.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurminen is controlling the pace.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen. #T3#
Nurminen wants to stand up but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward won't allow Nurminen to pass to mount.
Ward is looking to control Nurminen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Nurminen dives in and grabs Ward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes down on Nurminen's head and hops out.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Nurminen.
Ward dips to his left and cracks Nurminen with an uppercut!
Ward works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Ward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurminen circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Nurminen. Those never looked like landing.
Ward throws a good cross that connects.
Nurminen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Ward lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Nurminen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ward stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ward throws a right and a left that Nurminen avoids nicely.
Nurminen with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward blocks a jab.
A jab from Nurminen misses.
Ward shoots in but Nurminen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurminen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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 Maxim Ward.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
An out of breath Maxim Ward 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:
GAMMA#989 Karim v Beau
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
River instigates a clinch.
Ward tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Ward back against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Ward wants the takedown. River is fighting it off but Ward persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in River's guard against the cage.
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.
River has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage. #SUB#
River 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.
River trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Ward advances to half guard.
River is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ward passes into side control, despite River's attempt to control the position.
River prevents Ward from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Ward crashes against the mat.
River is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
River tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
River actively working from the bottom here.
Ward wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
Ward working River over with strikes. #SUB#
River has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ward escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ward!
Ward controls the position from side control.
River tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River struggling a bit here.
Ward wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
River checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
River misses with a low kick.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Ward throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from River.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward cracks River with a good jab.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
River is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
River trying to control here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
River trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward trying to control from River's half guard. River has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ward postures up.
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by River. #T3#
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
River misses the jab.
Ward throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Ward was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well.
Ward lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. River was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
River working a defensive guard here.
River seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward content to control rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ward throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Ward only half commits.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.#TD2#
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
River won't allow Ward to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well. #SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
River trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
River is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
River looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ward passes into side control!
Ward taking a breather here.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
River tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward throws out a powerful jab.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ward moves out of range as River strikes.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward misses with a straight right.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward lands with a right hand.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
River tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
River wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Ward content to control rather than advance.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
River 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!
Ward avoids the strikes from River.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
River working for a choke but Ward is defending well.
River throws strikes from the back but Ward rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Ward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward 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:
GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Muhapuro with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Muhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Muhapuro gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muhapuro is wriggling around but Ward manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB##SUB#
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Muhapuro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is defending well. #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.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muhapuro defending well though.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Ward controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.#ES2#
Muhapuro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ward is on him like a limpet, forcing Muhapuro back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ward wants to take a breather but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ward is keen to just control but Muhapuro is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward with the ground and pound but Muhapuro uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Ward stops Muhapuro from standing up.
Muhapuro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES2#
Muhapuro kicks Ward off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
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 Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ward is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muhapuro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muhapuro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Muhapuro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ward after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Muhapuro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ward throwing shots but Muhapuro is blocking nicely.
Ward thows a huge punch but Muhapuro dodges it nicely.
Muhapuro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ward wants to control but Muhapuro is keeping him busy.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Muhapuro is working away. #T3##SUB#
Ward seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Muhapuro has recovered full guard.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward pushes down on Muhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muhapuro is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Muhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ward passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Muhapuro!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Muhapuro is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position!
Muhapuro wants to stand but Ward is controlling his posture from 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.#T1#
Ward seems keen to control Muhapuro's posture.
Muhapuro wanted to stand there but Ward had control of the position.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muhapuro is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing Muhapuro from standing up.
Muhapuro won't allow Ward to sweep him here. #T3##SU2#
Muhapuro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Ward clinches.
Muhapuro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Ward trying to control the action but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muhapuro keeps working.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ward 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward 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:
GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Ward.
Virtainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virtainen ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Virtainen throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Virtainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Virtainen fails to land the takedown.
Virtainen misses with a low kick.
Virtainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virtainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virtainen blocks a leg kick.
Virtainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virtainen looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ward tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward lands a head shot.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ward cracks Virtainen with a good jab.#ROC#Virtainen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Ward ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Virtainen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward 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:
GC 455: Frank VS Camble
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Jackson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to control.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Ward has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ward has passed into half guard!
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Ward stops Jackson from standing up.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Jackson 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.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ward wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jackson pushes Ward away with a front kick.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Ward throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Ward scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.#ES2#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ward off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Ward clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1##TD#
Ward shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Ward wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Ward content to stall in guard here.
Jackson 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 works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control here.
Ward lands strikes from half guard.
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is not content to let Ward control the position.
Ward winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ward prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Ward slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Jackson walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
A shot in the inside from Ward.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Ward blocks it.
#BC#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
#TD#
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ward showed some decent athleticism there.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ward performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Ward is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Black Lives Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Ward content to control rather than advance. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ward misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Ward scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ward lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ward lands with a slapping head kick.
Maxim Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Ward looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Ward throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward 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:
GC 443: Divisek VS Lentz
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
White walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
A jab from Ward finds it's way through White's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White misses with an uppercut.
Ward lands a jab to White's midsection.
A low kick from White misses
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ward moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ward throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
White gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
White pulls Ward in to control the position.
White working a defensive guard here.
Ward working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Ward won't allow White to sweep him here.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ward is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward prevents White from improving his position.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
White is trying to get back to full 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.#SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward drops an elbow to the side of White's head. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
White is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ward in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. White tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Ward!
An out of breath Maxim Ward 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:
GC 437:Ward VS Marciano
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Marciano moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Ward slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Ward misses with a leg kick.
Ward blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Ward throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Marciano misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ward counter with a right hand. #T1#
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marciano manages to circle out of the way.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Ward's side.
Marciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Marciano lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marciano - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marciano. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano throws a body kick that misses
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.#T2#
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ward slips under a jab from Marciano.
Ward throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Marciano walks into a left hand.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano misses the jab.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ward seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
A left lands for Ward.
Marciano works Ward's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Ward's head back.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Marciano connects with the punch.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward slips a straight right by Marciano.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Ward sees coming a mile off.
Ward wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#Maxim Ward's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Ward swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Ward.
A jab lands there for Ward.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ward wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Ward throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Ward swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marciano throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Marciano lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. Marciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Ward is rocked!
Mikey Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Marciano comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ward falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ward was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano is the new welterweight champion!
Mikey Marciano 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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Event:
GC 428: Christie VS C K
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fochi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Ward looks to land a combination but Fochi avoids it well.
Ward smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Fochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fochi drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Ward.
Fochi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ward.
Ward misses the jab.
Fochi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fochi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Fochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking. #T1#
Fochi slips a jab from Ward.
A little feinted left hand from Fochi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Fochi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Fochi shoots in and bounces Ward off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
Fochi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fochi wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fochi is not content to let Ward control the position.
Fochi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Fochi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward looking to control.
Fochi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Fochi defends easily.
Fochi won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fochi defends it easily.
Fochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fochi stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Fochi looking to pass the guard.
Fochi is working hard here to advance position.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fochi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Ward postures up in Fochi's guard and throws a big left but Fochi blocks it.
Ward is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Fochi's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Fochi.
Fochi has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Fochi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fochi manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Fochi's guard.
Fochi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ward puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Fochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Fochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fochi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fochi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fochi tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Fochi regains half guard.#SUB#
Fochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ward wants to take a breather but Fochi is having none of it.
Ward winds up and cracks Fochi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
Fochi wants to get back to full guard.
Ward is keen to just control but Fochi is a slippery customer.
Fochi has hold of Ward's hands but Ward slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Fochi is working away.
Fochi is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fochi tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fochi is not content to let Ward control the position.
Ward working over Fochi with some ground and pound. Fochi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ward works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Fochi is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ward with shots to the head and body - Fochi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ward prevents Fochi from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Fochi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Fochi is rocked!
Ward raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Fochi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward lands a big shot to the head and Fochi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maxim Ward!
Our winner, Maxim Ward, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 423: Jospin VS Bolleke
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Justis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking. #KD#
Justis lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Justis takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ward is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Justis finish him?
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Justis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Ward looks to move away, Justis throws a big counter combo but Ward just gets out of the way.
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!
Justis throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Ward.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Justis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Ward misses.
Justis throws a counter high kick but Ward was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justis pinned against the cage. Justis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Justis misses with a lunging right hand
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justis throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
Ward shoots in but Justis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Justis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Ward.
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Justis pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Justis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Justis circles away.
Justis slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Justis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ward avoids the body shot from Justis.
We've been informed that Ward has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Justis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Justis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Justis counters with a head kick.
Justis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Justis is just out of range.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward with a hook.
Ward is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Justis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3##CL2#
Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justis pinned against the cage. Justis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Ward dives in and scores a takedown into Justis's guard.
Justis wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Ward distracts Justis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Justis wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Justis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ward.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Justis has double underhooks.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Justis won't allow it.
Ward throws a head punch that misses.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Justis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Justis blocks a body shot from Ward.
Ward being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Logan Justis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ward shoots and misses
and Justis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Justis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ward lands in his opponent's guard.
Justis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Justis wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Justis wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ward is working Justis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Justis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justis is keeping the position for now.
Ward prevents Justis from getting back to his feet.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES#
Justis has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Maxim Ward's cut even more.#T2#
Justis connects with a crisp jab.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Justis throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
Ward looks for a takedown but Justis sprawls well.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Justis moves away from the strike by Ward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Justis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Justis's head backwards.
A big left from Ward misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Ward rushes Justis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward misses with a straight right.
Justis misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Justis misses its intended target.
Justis drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Justis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Justis.
Justis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Justis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward tests Justis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Justis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justis wants it to stay on the feet.
Justis throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Justis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Justis's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Justis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Justis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Justis defends well and Ward ends up having to push Justis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Justis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.
Justis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Logan Justis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward works the jab nicely.
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ward jabs Justis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logan Justis is winning the standup battle so far.
Justis slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward throws a leg kick but Justis moved away.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Justis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ward to score with a decent uppercut.
Ward throws a hook but Justis blocks it.
Justis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Justis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Justis punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Ward drives through and clinches with Justis against the cage.
#BC#
Justis breaks the clinch.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
Ward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justis on the side of the head.
Justis swings widly with a right hand
and Justis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Ward is predictable there
and Justis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ward there.
Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Justis misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Maxim Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward connects with a jab.
Justis checks a low kick from Ward.
Justis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Justis stuns Ward with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ward throws a leg kick
letting Justis counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Ward dives in and scores a takedown into Justis's guard.
Justis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Justis stands up from Ward's guard - Justis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Justis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Justis has knocked Ward down with a huge combo! Justis steps away and waves a wobbly Ward back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#The cut above Maxim Ward's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3##KD#
Justis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ward sprawling to the canvas! Ward rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Justis finish him?!
Ward scores with a jab to the head.
Ward tests Justis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Justis counters with a left to the body.
Justis misses with a few strikes there.
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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Justis circles away.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justis swings widly with a right hand
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward misses with a looping left.#KD#
Justis lands a big uppercut and Ward crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ward looks OK. Justis waves Ward back to his feet!
Justis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justis blocks a jab.
It looked like Justis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.#T4#
Ward with a hook.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#Maxim Ward's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Justis moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ward as he connects with a hook.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Ward back against the cage.
Logan Justis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Justis, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Ward.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Griggs misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Griggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Griggs.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ward has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward with a jab.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range.
Griggs looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into Griggs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward won't allow Griggs to get back to his feet.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Griggs wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Griggs wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward stands up over Griggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Griggs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ward manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ward has Griggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Griggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
Ward seems keen to control Griggs's posture.#T3#
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Griggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Ward lands with a cross.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Ward jabs Griggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward throws out a powerful jab.
Ward slips a jab from Griggs.#T4#
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Griggs throws a wild body kick that Ward sees coming a mile off.
Griggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward distracts Griggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Griggs pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griggs throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griggs doesn't seem phased though.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward cracks Griggs with an open hand slap.
Griggs loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward cracks Griggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griggs throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a right hand to the body.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Griggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griggs misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Ward counters with a single leg into guard. Griggs didn't expect that.
Ward passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griggs is looking to escape.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward is looking to advance position but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well. #T1#
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griggs defends it well. #ES#
Griggs has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griggs looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Griggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward slips a jab from Griggs.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
Ward slips a straight right by Griggs.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.#T2#
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Griggs has knocked Ward down with a huge combo! Griggs steps away and waves a wobbly Ward back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ward is rocked!
Griggs misses with a hook.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward lands an elbow.
Griggs is not content to let Ward control the position.
Griggs is trying to escape the position but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Ward drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs prevents Ward from improving position.
Ward lands a few punches from side control.
Griggs is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ward is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Griggs's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Griggs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ward throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ward grinds an elbow into Griggs's temple. #SUB2#
Ward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Griggs's face as Ward controls the position.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ward working the head with strikes. #T4##ES#
Griggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Griggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing. #TD2#
Griggs gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Griggs manages to retain guard.
Griggs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ward has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ward successfully pulls guard.
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griggs is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griggs on the side of the head.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward blocks the body kick.
Griggs misses with a shot to the body
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Griggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ward stuns Griggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griggs walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.#TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward is putting a hurting on Griggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ward looks up at the clock and then as Griggs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ward smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ward tries to advance to mount but Griggs denies him.
Ward in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Griggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Griggs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Griggs is trying to stand up.
Ward scoring with strikes but Griggs is staying in there.
Ward with good strikes from the mount here!
Ward won't let Griggs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ward.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ward unloading with bombs!
Ward cracks Griggs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Ward tries to control but Griggs wriggling away.
Griggs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Ward lands a couple of good shots and Griggs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Griggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ward working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Griggs seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Griggs.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Griggs showing good submission defense here.
Ward lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Griggs covers up after that shot from Ward.
#SUB2#
Ward is cranking Griggs's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Griggs! He's tightened the choke and Griggs is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Ward!
Our winner, Maxim Ward, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Frankie Griggs stepped up to the mic, saying 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'. |
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Event:
HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Barrengarry counters with an outside leg kick.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Ward avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Ward shrugs it off though.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Ward.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrengarry scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Ward throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward lunges at Barrengarry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrengarry's hand.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a good low kick that Ward was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
Barrengarry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Barrengarry slips the punch.
Barrengarry defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Barrengarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ward swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Ward misses the body punch #KD#
and Barrengarry counters with a head kick that drops Ward to the mat! Ward scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ward is rocked!
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ward.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrengarry finish him?
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
Ward misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Barrengarry counters with a nice right hand that sends Ward toppling to the canvas! Ward scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barrengarry finish him?!
Ward misses the shot to the body.
As Ward backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
A big left from Ward misses.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrengarry's hands.
Ward digs a good hook to Barrengarry's body.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body shot.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Barrengarry lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Barrengarry takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry jabs at Ward's body.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward misses with a hook to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward misses the body punch
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Barrengarry takes one on the button.
A jab from Ward finds it's way through Barrengarry's defenses.
Barrengarry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward misses with a hook
and Barrengarry counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Barrengarry to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Ward misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Barrengarry's belly button to the back.
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barrengarry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Barrengarry moves away and avoids it.
Barrengarry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Barrengarry's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ward might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barrengarry has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target. #T1#
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrengarry throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barrengarry - that will leave a mark!
Barrengarry throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward cracks Barrengarry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward 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!
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward connects with a jab.
Barrengarry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrengarry swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward jabs Barrengarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Ward avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Ward shrugs it off though.
Barrengarry throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Ward takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ward.
Barrengarry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Barrengarry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward counters with a left to the body.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ward.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range. #T4#
Ward throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward jabs Barrengarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Maxim Ward's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Ward takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ward checks it well.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrengarry drops Ward with a huge uppercut! Ward drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Barrengarry is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 88 - Pisswater vs Ford
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Jomoney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jomoney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Jomoney's head.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jomoney thinking.
Jomoney shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward digs a good body shot into Jomoney's ribs.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Jomoney shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Jomoney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jomoney closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jomoney lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward has Jomoney pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward wants to sweep here but Jomoney controlling him for the moment.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ward is pulling down on Jomoney's head to control his posture.
Jomoney postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jomoney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward's coaches at Ironside Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jomoney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jomoney's back!
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
I really don't envy Jomoney right now.
Ward avoiding Jomoney 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ward looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jomoney!
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ward punishes Jomoney with strikes from the back mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ward lands a shot to the head.
Ward lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jomoney.
#T3#
Ward connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jomoney to escape the position.
Ward keeps control of the position as Jomoney tries to break free.
Jomoney takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jomoney has hold of Ward's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#SUB#
Jomoney showing good submission defense here.
Ward controlling well, preventing Jomoney from escaping the position.
We've been informed that Jomoney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jomoney tries to roll but Ward sticks to his back.
Will Ward go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jomoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward is punishing Jomoney with some ground and pound. #T4#
Ward lands punches and elbows.
Ward lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jomoney staying busy and making it hard for Ward to control.
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!
Jomoney grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ward lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jomoney's head.
Jomoney grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jomoney trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ward is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Ward working for the choke.
Ward is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jomoney is covering up but some of the strikes from Ward are getting through and doing damage.
Jomoney is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ward off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Can Jomoney hold on?! Ward is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ward controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Jomoney's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jomoney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jomoney off to one side.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jomoney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Jomoney shoots in.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jomoney can do to turn this around?
Ward lands with a cross.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jomoney was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jomoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Jomoney looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jomoney.
Jomoney closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Jomoney pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jomoney looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jomoney doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward leaves Jomoney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jomoney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Jomoney's belly button to the back.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jomoney shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jomoney is breathing heavily.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward tests Jomoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Jomoney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jomoney at a distance.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.#T3#
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney takes one on the button.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jomoney. Jomoney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maxim Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Jomoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Ward.
Ward throws a body punch but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Jomoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Jomoney shoots in and gets a takedown into Ward's guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward managing to control the position.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward has Jomoney pulled in close to control his posture.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Jomoney won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Ward seems keen to control Jomoney's posture.
Jomoney is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jomoney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jomoney has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward lands a jab to Jomoney's midsection.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jomoney tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Ward gets caught flat footed, as Jomoney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward is pulling down on Jomoney's head to control his posture.
Jomoney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jomoney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ward holds on and takes a little breather.
Jomoney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jomoney shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jomoney doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward cracks Jomoney with an open hand slap.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maxim Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward throws a good cross that connects.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Jomoney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ward to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Ward catches Jomoney right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jomoney. #T2#
Jomoney has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward jabs at Jomoney's body.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Jomoney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jomoney's hands.
Jomoney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Jomoney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a nice body shot.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Jomoney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jomoney under the eye.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Jomoney on that attempt.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney with a poor takedown
and Jomoney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jomoney on the side of the head.
Ward catches Jomoney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jomoney takes one to the chin there.
Jomoney shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Ward thuds a left hand into Jomoney's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jomoney avoids the body shot from Ward.
Jomoney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Jomoney. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Jomoney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward with a jab.
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Jomoney shoots in.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Ward lands a head shot.
Ward swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxim Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivan Jomoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ward 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
A very excited looking Maxim Ward 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:
HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ward works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Payakaroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakaroon with the inside leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Ward misses its target.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Payakaroon sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon with a jab.
Payakaroon throws an off balance right hand
and Ward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ward swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Payakaroon lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Ward.
Ward lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ward punishes Payakaroon's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Payakaroon closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon.
Ward can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Payakaroon manages to break the clinch.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Ward lunges at Payakaroon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakaroon's hand.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target. #TD#
Payakaroon tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Payakaroon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward slips a nice elbow through Payakaroon's hands, connecting with Payakaroon's forehead.
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Payakaroon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet.
Payakaroon is not content to let Ward control the position.
Payakaroon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward is thwarting Payakaroon's attempts to control the position.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Payakaroon wants to get back to full guard.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ward landing strikes from the mount and Payakaroon is in trouble!
Payakaroon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ward cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ward is landing with some decent strikes but Payakaroon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ward landing punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward lands a nice shot to the head.
Payakaroon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward is landing with some decent strikes but Payakaroon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ward fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Payakaroon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Ward in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ward breaks from Payakaroon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ward wants to control the pace but Payakaroon is squirming around nicely.
Ward lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ward lands a heavy elbow.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward wants to control the action but instead Payakaroon gets a body lock and reverses into Ward's guard! Nice work!
Ward pulls Payakaroon in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Payakaroon lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ward.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Payakaroon's ribs.
Ward is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Payakaroon misses with a few strikes there.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward slips a straight right by Payakaroon.#T1#
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Ward misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
Decent striking displayed by Ward there.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward slips a jab from Payakaroon.#TD#
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Payakaroon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward staying out of range there.#T2#
Ward checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Jab by Payakaroon.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Ward misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Payakaroon.
A shot to the liver by Payakaroon. Beautiful body shot.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward misses with a hook.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payakaroon sprawls and moves away.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a two punch combination.
Ward lands with a cross.
Ward takes a kick to the side of the head.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Ward.
#T3#
Ward lands a jab to Payakaroon's midsection.
Ward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Ward.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Ward finds it's target.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payakaroon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Ward avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Ward lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon walks into a left hand.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Payakaroon quickly recovers to half guard.
Ward prevents Payakaroon from improving his position.
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ward connects with a nice short shot to Payakaroon's temple.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payakaroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Nice strikes from Ward there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Ward lands a body shot.
Ward connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payakaroon momentarily.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Ward with an uppercut!
Ward cracks Payakaroon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the head.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Payakaroon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward connects with a single shot there.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Ward fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Payakaroon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ward is standing up over Payakaroon. Payakaroon looks to escape but Ward dives into side control.
#REVB#
Check out the look on Ward's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ward in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ward is working Payakaroon over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura but Payakaroon is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward scores with a couple of short elbows.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Payakaroon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payakaroon is not content to let Ward control the position.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet but Ward drags him back down.
Payakaroon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ward cracks Payakaroon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Ward wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ward's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Payakaroon actively working from the bottom here.
Payakaroon tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward uses his free foot to push down on Payakaroon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Payakaroon.
Ward pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Payakaroon is trying desperately to improve position.
Payakaroon gets back to half guard.
Ward is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward is taking a breather. Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon taking some punishment here, with Ward in his half guard. #SUB2#
Payakaroon actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
In his post fight interview, Maxim Ward started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BBFC 11: Krutel Vs. Bigg
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Ward shoots in and bounces Griggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Griggs is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Griggs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ward wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward stops Griggs from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range.#T1##TD2#
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griggs wants to stand back up but Ward manages to pass into side control.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet here but Ward is keeping cool and he's managed to take Griggs's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ward punches Griggs on the ear.
Griggs trying to get back to his feet but Ward is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
Ward landing with strikes. #T2#
Griggs is trying to stand back up.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward connects with a big shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward scores with punches and elbows.
Ward cracks Griggs with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Griggs from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Griggs covering up well under a series of strikes from Ward.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ward is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Griggs. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#ES#
Griggs manages to stand up with Ward still on his back. Eventually Ward drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A big left from Ward misses.
Ward lands a head shot.
Griggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Griggs's belly button to the back.
Ward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Griggs wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Griggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it. #T4#
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griggs's head.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward distracts Griggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Griggs is keeping the position.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Griggs kicks Ward off and gets to his feet.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice cross by Ward.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Griggs to the mat! Griggs manages to get full guard.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Griggs kicks Ward off and gets to his feet.
Nice body punch from Ward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward scores with a hook.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Griggs, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward lands a jab to Griggs's midsection.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griggs tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griggs to the ground. Griggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward misses with a hook
and Griggs counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Griggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into Griggs's guard.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Griggs wriggles free and stands up.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Ward takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Ward digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward lands a nice hook to Griggs's body. Griggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward cracks Griggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griggs misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Ward lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Ward lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Ward drives through with a takedown into Griggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griggs is wriggling around but Ward manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ward lands a body shot.
A jab from Griggs misses.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Griggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Griggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Griggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Griggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.#T1#
Ward digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Griggs throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Griggs! #ES#
Griggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into Griggs's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griggs is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griggs's guard.
Ward is trying to control. Griggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griggs is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Griggs defends it.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Griggs is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Griggs makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Griggs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Griggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Nice jab there from Ward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ward lands a head shot.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Ward misses with a body shot
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Griggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim 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.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Capac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Capac is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Capac controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is thwarting Capac's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Capac is holding on to half guard well.#T1##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Capac trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Capac actively working from the bottom here.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ward is trying to control. Capac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Capac wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Capac tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.#SUB#
Capac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Ward.
Capac trying to control from the bottom.
Ward lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Capac defends it well.
Capac is trying to get back to full guard.
Capac trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Capac wants to get back to full guard.
Capac is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Capac avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Capac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Ward is thwarting Capac's attempts to control the position.
Ward content to control rather than advance.
Ward missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Capac is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Capac actively working from the bottom here.
Ward thows a huge punch but Capac dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capac trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Capac gets full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capac seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Capac seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward wants to control from the top but Capac keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Capac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Ward is in close to Capac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Capac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ward slips under a jab from Capac.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Capac under the eye.
Ward scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ward misses with a body shot
letting Capac counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward throws a looping overhand right but Capac ducks down to avoid it.
Capac avoids the body shot from Ward.
Capac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capac walks into a left hand.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Capac misses with a double jab.
Capac scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capac throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Capac quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Capac is controlling Ward's trapped leg to prevent Ward from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Capac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Capac is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
#SUB#
Capac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Capac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ward seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Capac trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward is taking a breather. Capac 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.#SUB#
Capac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Capac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura but Capac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Ward trying to control the action but Capac is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Capac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward slows the pace down in half guard.
Capac trying to control from the bottom.
Capac taking some punishment here, with Ward in his half guard.
Capac trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward is trying to control. Capac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Capac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Capac is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Capac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward moves away from the strike by Capac.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward connects with the punch.
Ward digs a good body shot into Capac's ribs.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Capac rather than just go for the knockout.
Ward misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Capac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Capac is looking to counter punch.
Capac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capac manages to avoid it.
Capac lands a head shot.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
Ward slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Capac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Capac's guard.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward is in close to Capac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capac has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward postures up.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward wants to control from the top but Capac keeps moving.
Manco Capac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.#SUB#
Capac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Capac trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
#T3#
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Capac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Capac is looking to counter punch.
Ward scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ward slips under a jab from Capac.
Jab by Ward.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capac doesn't seem phased though.
Capac misses with a straight left.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Capac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capac.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward punishes Capac's body with a nice straight punch.
Capac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Capac's head.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Capac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Capac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ward counters with a nice uppercut.
Capac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Capac misses with a looping left.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward digs a good body shot into Capac's ribs.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
A less than humble Maxim 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:
BBFC 1 Jalbert Vs. Broderick
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Barrengarry wants to land a leg kick but Ward is out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a right hand
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Barrengarry cracks Ward with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barrengarry - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barrengarry. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barrengarry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barrengarry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Barrengarry 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 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Barrengarry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Ward slips under a jab from Barrengarry.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ward.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ward has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ward lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Barrengarry ducks right into an uppercut from Ward.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Barrengarry misses.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ward misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Logan Barrengarry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward catches Barrengarry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry scoring well with a low kick there.
Barrengarry misses with a hook.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ward thows a huge punch but Barrengarry dodges it nicely.
Barrengarry is holding on to half guard well.
Barrengarry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrengarry holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ward throwing shots but Barrengarry is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrengarry defending well though.
Barrengarry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrengarry keeps working.
Barrengarry trying to control but Ward postures up.
#SUB2#
Ward is working for a kimura but Barrengarry is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Logan Barrengarry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barrengarry slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrengarry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward blocks the body kick.
Barrengarry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.#T1#
A big left from Barrengarry misses.
A big right from Barrengarry misses.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ward moves forwards but Barrengarry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrengarry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrengarry slips a straight right by Ward.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ward sizes up Barrengarry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Barrengarry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barrengarry won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry struggling a bit here.
Ward looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barrengarry is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Ward are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barrengarry sneaks back into half guard.
Barrengarry keeping hold of Ward's head, controlling as best he can.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Barrengarry preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barrengarry is looking to improve his position.
Ward slips a nice elbow through Barrengarry's hands, connecting with Barrengarry's forehead.#SUB2#
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barrengarry is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ward trying to control the action but Barrengarry is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barrengarry tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barrengarry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Barrengarry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barrengarry wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Ward throws a strike but Barrengarry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barrengarry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrengarry slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the head.
Ward slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barrengarry throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrengarry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrengarry misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
You can see that Ward has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry tries a low kick but Ward avoids it.
Barrengarry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Barrengarry tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barrengarry tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Barrengarry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barrengarry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Barrengarry throws an off balance right hand
and Barrengarry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry lands a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Maxim Ward's cut even more.
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrengarry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Logan Barrengarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barrengarry is looking to counter punch.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maxim Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Barrengarry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Barrengarry with the inside leg kick.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Barrengarry counter with a right hand.
Logan Barrengarry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Ward misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Barrengarry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrengarry, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Barrengarry!
Our winner, Logan Barrengarry, 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:
BFC Bloodbath 6
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Adee misses with a right hand
and Ward counters with a nice uppercut.
Adee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Adee. Beautiful body shot.
Adee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adee throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adee won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward with the ground and pound but Adee regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adee's head.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adee is not content to let Ward control the position.#T1#
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adee defending well though.
Ward is keen to just control but Adee is a slippery customer.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Ward missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Ward has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ward throwing shots but Adee is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adee sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward working over Adee with some ground and pound. Adee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ward is looking to stall here but Adee recovers full guard.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Adee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adee wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Adee preventing the sweep.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ward passes Adee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward. #T4#
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adee!
Adee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Ward has control of Adee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Adee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ward throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ward throws some wild stikes that Adee manages to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward cracks Adee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Adee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ward scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Adee?
Adee really wants to buck Ward off and get back to his feet.
Ward thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ward is landing with some decent strikes but Adee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward 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#
Adee is looking to score with low kicks.
Adee throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Ward counters with a single leg into guard. Adee didn't expect that.
Adee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ward presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Ward has Adee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ward pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adee tumbling to the mat - Ward dives into Adee's guard.
Adee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward trying to control but Adee is working from the bottom.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adee can do to turn this around?
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Adee is keeping the position.#T1#
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Adee's brow.
Adee keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Adee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Adee keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Adee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward trying to control but Adee is working from the bottom.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Adee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Adee has wrist control.
Adee is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adee misses with a body kick.
Adee has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Adee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.
Adee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Adee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Ward avoids the body shot from Adee.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ward was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adee.
A nice leg kick from Adee, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arriorus Adee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Adee.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
A jab from Adee misses.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adee avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
Adee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adee jabs at Ward's body.
Ward lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adee.
Ward defending well as Adee loads up on a big left hand.
Ward changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adee tries to work over Ward's front leg with a kick but Ward checks it.
Ward throwing a counter right hand but Adee manages to avoid it.
Ward throws a series of punches but Adee moves out of range.
Ward sets himself, and Adee steps forward looking for the clinch! Ward avoids it this time.
Adee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Adee tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ward is looking to counter punch.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Adee as Ward shoots in.
Adee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Adee tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Adee looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Adee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adee throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
Adee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
Ward is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Adee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward happy to just control the position for now.
Ward misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ward trying to control the position but Adee is working away. #T2#
Ward throwing strikes but Adee manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Ward wants to control but Adee postures up.
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adee's best efforts.#T3#
Adee is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward gets back to full guard.
Adee won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Arriorus Adee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
Ward managing to control the position.
Ward wants to hit a sweep here but Adee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ward there!
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ward can't escape the position.
Adee throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ward because Adee loaded up on that one.
Ward is looking to improve his position but Adee isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward is in a horrible position here. Adee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arriorus Adee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Ward!
A very excited looking Maxim 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:
BFC 27: Dudayev Vs. Bravo
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Ward has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Payakaroon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward tries for a takedown but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Ward blocks the low kick.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Ward throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick from Payakaroon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon scores with a nice strike.
Ward takes one to the chin there.
Payakaroon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Payakaroon with the inside leg kick.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Ward has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Payakaroon thumps Ward with a low kick.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon tries a low kick but Ward avoids it.
A shot to the body from Ward misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Ward looks for a takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakaroon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon defends it nicely.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward tries for a takedown but Payakaroon circles away easily
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body kick.
Ward goes for a double leg but Payakaroon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakaroon continues to drive forward.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Ward down.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakaroon loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakaroon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Payakaroon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut
and Ward counters with a nice body shot.
Ward misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Payakaroon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Payakaroon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Ward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Payakaroon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ward trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Payakaroon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payakaroon is working away from the top position though.
Ward preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ward.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward blocks a jab.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon thumps Ward with a low kick.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Payakaroon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Ward throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon scores with a hook.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward throws a series of punches but Payakaroon avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Payakaroon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward cracks Payakaroon with a good jab.
Ward with a hook.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ward avoids it.#T2#
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payakaroon lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakaroon!
Payakaroon lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakaroon lands with a slapping head kick.
Ward misses with a straight right.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakaroon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Ward cracks Payakaroon with an open hand slap.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakaroon's hands.
Ward takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Payakaroon with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Payakaroon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ward under the eye.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ward's hands.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick. Ward tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Payakaroon cracks Ward with a good jab.
Payakaroon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Ward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payakaroon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon 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#
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Payakaroon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payakaroon.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Payakaroon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payakaroon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Payakaroon jabs Ward right on the nose. Ward blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Payakaroon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ward looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Payakaroon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Ward down.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Ward throws a combination. Payakaroon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Payakaroon jabs at Ward's body.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Ward.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Payakaroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakaroon's hands.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a solid body kick.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Ward.#T3#
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Payakaroon throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Ward misses with the combination.
Payakaroon lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Ward avoids a kick to the body.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of Ward's side.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Payakaroon misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Ward tries to bum rush Payakaroon with a series of wild strikes but Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Payakaroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ward.
Ward takes one on the button.
Ward on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ward misses with a hook.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body kick.
Maxim Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon lands with an uppercut that bounces Ward off the cage and back into range.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily.
Payakaroon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payakaroon 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Ward has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot by Vargas.
Vargas slips a jab from Ward.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vargas sprawls and moves away.
Ward avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Ward half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ward works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas 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.
Vargas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Ward finds it's way through Vargas's defenses.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Vargas - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vargas doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Vargas lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head.
Vargas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vargas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ward takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vargas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ward takes a step back to recover.
Vargas slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Vargas lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head.
Ward tries to move into range but Vargas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward cracks Vargas with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward lands a nice hook to Vargas's body. Vargas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sergio Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ward on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.#CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Ward back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vargas prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ward as Vargas tries to tie him up.
Vargas looking to stall.
Ward works on Vargas's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Ward gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Vargas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vargas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vargas's guard.
Ward is looking to advance position but Vargas won't allow it.
Ward trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vargas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward won't allow Vargas to sweep him here.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward 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 control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Ward stops Vargas from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward won't allow Vargas to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ward drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ward as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vargas screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ward! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maxim Ward!
A less than humble Maxim 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:
BFC 18 : Carver Vs. Roger
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bob is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward stuns Bob with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ward misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Bob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward misses with the combination.
Bob jabs at Ward's body.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Bob clinches up against the cage.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ward has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Ward scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ward tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bob lands a hook that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Bob blocking some punches.
Ward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ward misses with a body punch.
Bob prevents a body shot from Ward.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob working aggressively here.
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 Bob walks away with a smile on his face. Ward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Ward takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Bob tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2##CL#
Bob pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward pushes Bob back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ward misses with some punches.
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wards head.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bob.
Ward struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
Ward jumps guard but Bob stands there with Ward around his waist. Ward gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scooter Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
A short left from Bob.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ward tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob lands a right hand.
Bob prevents a body shot from Ward.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Bob is controlling him.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Bob blocks a body shot from Ward.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ward throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Bob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ward tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Ward pulls guard effortlessly.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward is trying to control the position but Bob postures up.
Ward wants to control the position but Bob says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Ward looking for subs off his back but Bob has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but Bob is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ward looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bob pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ward wants to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ward looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob lands with a shot to the body.
Ward scores with a one two! Bob had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Bob has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bob lands a right hand.
Bob lands a shoulder strike.
Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow. #TD2#
Ward ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ward no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ward is breathing heavily.
Bob seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bob 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 trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bob dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bob postures up.
Bob 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 from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ward working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bob has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Ward wants to get back to full guard but Bob has passed into side control.
Ward tries to bench press Bob off him but Bob keeps the position.
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Ward going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bob wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Ward tries to bench press Bob off him but Bob keeps the position.
Bob just content to control the position.
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
Ward is trying to control Bob's posture but Bob avoids it.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but Bob is controlling well.
Bob is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward tries to roll over but Bob keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scooter Bob dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bob lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ward lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Bob's head coaches at Power Shark Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bob on the side of the head.
Bob is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bob gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ward misses with the head strike.
Scooter Bob has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward blocking some punches.
#T1#
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Bob lands a right hand. #BC2#
Ward breaks from the clinch.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Bob tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Bob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Bob slips under a jab.
Bob swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Bob closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
A short right from Bob.
Ward can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Ward manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Bob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Ward is rocked!
Ward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Bob swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Bob.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Bob lands a right hook to the body.
Bob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Scooter Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bob closes the distance and clinches.
Bob misses with the head strike.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards. #T3#
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bob creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bob misses with some punches.
Ward misses with some punches.
Ward lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Ward.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bob scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bob misses with the head strike.
Bob blocks an uppercut.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob. #T4#
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward misses with the head strike.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#KD#
Bob drops Ward onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ward is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Maxim Ward's cut even more.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ward with a big uppercut! Ward tries to clinch up but Bob pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ward to the mat! Ward covers up and Bob unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scooter Bob!
A victorious Scooter Bob 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:
BFC 13: Olstein Vs. The Blade
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Wackie, which made it look bad.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Wackie's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Jackie Wackie has been cut.
Ward swings for the body but Wackie moves out of range.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wackie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wackie misses with a series of wild punches.
Wackie looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ward as he connects with a hook.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Wackie thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been hearing reports that Ward has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wackie misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wackie moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Ward looks to land a body kick but Wackie moved away.
Ward sets himself, and Wackie steps forward looking for the clinch! Ward avoids it this time.
Ward throws a good cross that connects.
#KD#
Wackie ducks straight into an uppercut from Ward and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wackie manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Wackie is rocked!#T1#
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.
Wackie is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Ward pushing down on Wackie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wackie seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wackie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wackie!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ward wants to finish this one by submission but Wackie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ward. #SUB#
Ward working for a guillotine from mount but Wackie is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Ward is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wackie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wackie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ward anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wackie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ward slips an arm under Wackie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ward has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ward is squeezing on Wackie like an anaconda would it's prey. Wackie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Ward!
After the fight, Maxim 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: May 07, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ward avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward throws a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thunder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thunder has eaten all the pies!
Thunder trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Thunder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder moves into full guard.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Thunder is looking for a triangle here but Ward uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ward tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Thunder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ward off and has taken his back!
Ward wants to control his opponent's hands but Thunder gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, Thunder manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thunder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Thunder is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thunder's guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Thunder trying to control the position.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usain Thunder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ward connects with a single shot there.
Ward will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ward thuds his right hand into Thunder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder's head.
Ward is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Thunder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
Ward pulls Thunder in close to his closed guard and prevents Thunder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thunder throwing strikes but missing.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward pulls Thunder in close to prevent any damage.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Thunder is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward misses with a kick to the body.
Maxim Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thunder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ward defends it well.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ward cracks Thunder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ward has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thunder to stand back up!
Thunder is rocked!
It looks like Usain Thunder has been cut.
Usain Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ward doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Thunder crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Thunder's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Ward! |
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