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Gives Connor McGregor a reason to celebrate at Bellator 187
Ward defeated John Redmond via TKO (punches) at 4:59 of Round 1 at Bellator 187 on Friday in Dublin, Ireland.
ANALYSIS
Ward started this fight off with a takedown attempt. He landed it clean and did a good job holding position on the ground, but he never really got off any significant offense. Redmond eventually got back to his feet and scored with a few hard knees to the body. Towards the end of the round, both fighters began to throw hard shots. In the exchange Ward landed the better strikes and ended up finishing the bout. A lot of the news coming out of this bout will be about Ward's teammate Conor McGregor and his celebration as he jumped into the cage and shoved the referee. However, Ward badly needed this win after dropping back-to-back fights in the UFC and losing his contract. He improves his professional record to 4-3 overall.
Ward started this fight off with a takedown attempt. He landed it clean and did a good job holding position on the ground, but he never really got off any significant offense. Redmond eventually got back to his feet and scored with a few hard knees to the body. Towards the end of the round, both fighters began to throw hard shots. In the exchange Ward landed the better strikes and ended up finishing the bout. A lot of the news coming out of this bout will be about Ward's teammate Conor McGregor and his celebration as he jumped into the cage and shoved the referee. However, Ward badly needed this win after dropping back-to-back fights in the UFC and losing his contract. He improves his professional record to 4-3 overall.
Headed to Bellator 187
Ward will face John Redmond in a middleweight contest at Bellator 187 on November 10 in Dublin, Peter Carroll of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward (3-3) debuted with the UFC in Nov. 2016 and after two outings wasn't able to come up with a win. The SBG Ireland product has decided to switch promotions and fight under the Bellator banner instead. This bout pairs up two Irishmen for a middleweight showdown.
Ward (3-3) debuted with the UFC in Nov. 2016 and after two outings wasn't able to come up with a win. The SBG Ireland product has decided to switch promotions and fight under the Bellator banner instead. This bout pairs up two Irishmen for a middleweight showdown.
Falls via knockout at UFC Fight Night Glasgow
Ward lost to Galore Bofando via KO (slam) at 2:10 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Sunday in Glasgow, Scotland
ANALYSIS
This was a tough night for Ward. At the start of the fight, he struggled to land at range. Bofando stayed on the outside and picked him apart with strikes. Ward was finally able to close the distance. However, Bofando countered his takedown with a slam. Ward landed on his head, and he was out cold. The Irish fighter signed with the UFC after only four professional fights, and he has now lost both of his Octagon fights.
This was a tough night for Ward. At the start of the fight, he struggled to land at range. Bofando stayed on the outside and picked him apart with strikes. Ward was finally able to close the distance. However, Bofando countered his takedown with a slam. Ward landed on his head, and he was out cold. The Irish fighter signed with the UFC after only four professional fights, and he has now lost both of his Octagon fights.
To face Bofando in UFC Fight Night 113
Ward will make his second UFC appearance, still looking for his first victory, in a fight against Galore Bofando on July 16 in Glasgow as part of UFC Fight Night 113, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ward (3-2) fought in his first UFC appearance back in November, getting knocked out in 53 seconds by Abdul Razak Alhassan. He will get an opportunity to bounce back against Bofando, who has a 4-2 record in his MMA career.
Ward (3-2) fought in his first UFC appearance back in November, getting knocked out in 53 seconds by Abdul Razak Alhassan. He will get an opportunity to bounce back against Bofando, who has a 4-2 record in his MMA career.
Falls in UFC debut
Ward lost to Abdul Razak Alhassan via TKO (punches) at 0:53 of round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
ANALYSIS
It was clear from the start that Ward wanted to come out and throw punches. Unfortunately for him, he was facing a more polished striker with a ton more power. Ward never got on track and fell via knockout. He showed off an impressive chin early, but Alhassan landed more than enough strikes to finish the fight.
It was clear from the start that Ward wanted to come out and throw punches. Unfortunately for him, he was facing a more polished striker with a ton more power. Ward never got on track and fell via knockout. He showed off an impressive chin early, but Alhassan landed more than enough strikes to finish the fight.