Round 1 Ian Ward throws a few jabs at Smith that miss the mark. Carl winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. Ian Ward parries Carls jab and connect with a cross. Ward connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of Smith. The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. Ian Ward hits a lead uppercut and follows with a hard hook to the head of Smith. Round 1 is over.
Round 2 Carl Smith connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Carl Smith parries Wards jab and lands an uppercut. Carl parries Wards jab and connect with a cross. A wild hook from Carl is ducked by Ian who lands a cross-hook to the body before backing away. Carl throws a hard jab but Ward throws a cross right over the top rocking Carl. Ian executes a single leg giving him the back of Carl Smith. Round 2 is over.
Round 3 Ian keeps Carl at a distance with some well timed jabs. Ian shoots a takedown from a distance putting Carl Smith on the ground. Ward keeps his head down in the chest of Carl Smith to avoid any submission attempts. Ward leans up and lands some short punches before lowering back down. Ian pushes down Carls leg, allowing him to pass guard into half guard. Smith holds the head of Ward close to avoid shots. Ward slams shots to his opponents ribs and throws hard elbows to the thighs. Ward tries to pull his leg out of half guard, but no luck. Carl Smith holds the head of Ian Ward close to avoid shots. Ian Ward slams shots to his opponents ribs and throws hard elbows to the thighs. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
