Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Celso Cardoso receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Ward. Celso attempts a takedown from the clinch, but Ward pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Paul Ward lands a hook to the body then a straight cross to the sternum. Paul is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Paul Ward lands a hook to the body then a straight cross to the sternum. Paul is hit with a jab then hook to the body and stumbles backward. Celso explodes forward with a push kick that puts Paul on the canvas. Celso Cardoso lays into Ward with some stomps. Ward can't handle it as the ref stops the fight.
