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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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309 lbs
11 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bach Sully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palmer Ward!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sully tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Sully gets a trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Ward is not content to let Sully control the position.
Sully is looking for submissions but instead, Ward has regained full guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Sully from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully advances position into side control!
Sully is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward is pushing Sully's head away, looking to escape. Sully manages to hold on to the position though.
Sully looking to control but instead Ward has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully is working for a submission of some sort.
Sully is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Sully seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Sully trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ward won't allow Sully to pass to mount.
Ward is looking to escape.
Sully is just content to waste time from the top position. Ward takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sully decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sully ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Sully throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward looks to land a combination. Sully sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ward keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sully throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bach Sully dominated that round.
That's time! Sully's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sully shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sully.
Sully throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Sully is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sully.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bach Sully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sully on the side of the head.
Sully showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Sully throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Sully, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sully on the side of the head.
A combination from Sully does no damage.
Ward tries to clinch but Sully moves out of range.
Sully avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sully keeps the fight on the outside.
Sully fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Palmer Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sully moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sully rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sully dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Ward scores with a decent looking hook.
Ward throws a series of punches but Sully moves out of range.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sully has a takedown stuffed.
Ward drives through and clinches with Sully against the cage.
Sully prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully pulls guard.
Ward decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward throws a series of punches but Sully moves out of range.
Ward is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ward with a jab.
Bach Sully is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sully shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sully gets slowly back to his feet.
Sully misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sully is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward tries to clinch up.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sully shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sully swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Sully on that attempt.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sully wants to stall.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Sully trying to control the position but instead, Ward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sully into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Sully has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sully has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ward is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sully missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ward as Sully tries to tie him up.
Sully prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sully is trying to pull guard but Ward turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sully gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sully wants the takedown. Ward is fighting it off but Sully persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ward's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Sully fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Sully fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Sully. Those never looked like landing.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sully.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bach Sully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Ward scores with a sloppy right hand. Sully should have avoided that one.
Ward rushes Sully and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ward has Sully pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sully manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sully tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sully pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sully manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully dives in and grabs Ward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes down on Sully's head and hops out.
Ward connects with the punch.
Ward stalks Sully and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sully's face. Sully staggers backwards, shaken.
Sully tries to clinch up.
Sully dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Sully tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sully somewhat.
Sully tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Sully staying out of range there.
Ward checks a low kick from Sully.
Palmer Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward lunges at Sully with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sully's hand.
Ward tries to clinch up but Sully circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Sully's shoulder, as Sully tries to avoid the shot.
Sully closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sully tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sully shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Sully's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ward lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Ward scores with a four punch combination!
Ward with a hook.
Ward throws a series of punches but Sully avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Sully.
Sully wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Sully misses.
Sully shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but Sully keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward is looking to clinch.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Palmer Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sully gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Sully. Sully maintains the clinch.
Ward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sully gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sully is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ward to keep the fight standing.
Sully is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ward is trying to drag Sully to the mat but Sully just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sully tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sully tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sully fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sully is trying to break free.
Sully is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ward is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sully to the mat. Sully regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sully is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sully looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sully's guard.
Sully has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Ward really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ward stalks Sully and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sully's face. Sully staggers backwards, shaken.
Sully shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ward closes the distance and clinches.
Sully tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Sully, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bach Sully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward clinches with his opponent.
Sully tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body.
Sully changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sully shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bach Sully overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Sully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sully is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sully to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sully wants to stand up but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Sully sits in half guard.
Sully is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Sully wants to advance to full mount but Ward doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sully passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sully is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sully wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sully in particular looking to stall.
Sully is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bach Sully had his way with Palmer Ward in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sully shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sully's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sully throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward lands with an overhand left.
Sully throws a head kick that misses.
Ward rushes Sully and presses him up against the cage.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sully gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sully tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ward just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sully pulls guard successfully.
Sully working a defensive guard here.
Ward tries to stand but Sully is controlling from the bottom.
Ward is pushing down on Sully's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sully is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sully is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sully is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sully closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bach Sully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sully shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Sully is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Sully shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Sully's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ward lands with a hook. Sully tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sully.
Ward throws a combination. Sully tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Ward misses with a wild combination.
Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sully jumps guard.
Ward stands and steps away. Sully gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ward has managed to clinch.
Sully lands a takedown into guard.
Sully looking to pass the guard.
Ward pushes Sully off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sully is defended easily by Ward.
Ward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sully in his tracks.
Ward lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sully.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Sully is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ward's half guard.
Sully wants to stand up but Ward has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sully is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Sully eventually gives up the hold.
Sully is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Sully eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Palmer Ward.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Palmer Ward!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Palmer Ward!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Palmer Ward!
Palmer Ward wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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