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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kolliver Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tap Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolliver Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ward!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a body punch but Reign moves out of range.
Reign displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Reign is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reign tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reign to the ground. Reign escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reign defends it nicely.
Kolliver Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ward.
Reign shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Reign finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Reign 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.
Reign thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reign pulls his head out easily.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reign is working away from the top position though.
Reign is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward trying to control but Reign postures up.
Reign is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reign not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to roll over but Reign keeps him under control.
Ward is not content to let Reign control the position.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Reign is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reign is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reign 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 is refusing to be controlled, as Reign sits in half guard.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to hold on to Reign's head to control him but Reign postures up.
Reign passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reign throws some wild stikes that Ward manages to avoid easily.
Ward manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Reign is very close to passing his half guard.
Reign throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward trying to control here.
Reign trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward trying to control here.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Reign has control of the leg.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reign is working away from the top position though.
Reign is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reign to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it.
Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward wants to control but Reign is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolliver Reign dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reign throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Reign scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reign is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reign.
Ward wants to control but Reign is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward wants to improve his position but Reign is controlling well.
Ward wants to control but Reign is keeping busy.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reign.
Reign is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reign throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Reign with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reign is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reign to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Ward wants to control but Reign is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reign trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Reign trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reign is one step ahead there.
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reign is aware though and is defending well.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Reign advances to half guard.
Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Reign is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward trying to control here.
Reign is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reign to get the leverage.
Reign is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Reign is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Reign is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reign is one step ahead there.
Reign looking to pass the guard.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward is trying to keep Reign in close.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ward looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ward looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ward!
Reign is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolliver Reign dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reign leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reign moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Ward thows a body shot but no joy.
Reign looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reign missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reign pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Reign won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Reign looking to pass the guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reign in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reign!
Ward won't let Reign get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reign sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ward has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reign is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward unloads with some shots from mount but Reign bucks and avoids them well.
Reign avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ward.
Kolliver Reign overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reign can't escape the position.
Reign regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Reign is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reign wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reign keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign 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!
Reign looking to break Ward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reign will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Reign keeps control of the position.
Reign trying to control momentarily.
Ward is trying to break free.
Reign working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Reign 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 drops back looking for a leg! Reign is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reign manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Reign's guard.
Reign has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Rick Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reign working a defensive guard but Ward manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolliver Reign showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reign 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolliver Reign!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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