(L) Goran Tempketo – age 22
Time: 5 rounds
“The Dragon’s sights are on gaining some ground in the light heavyweight class.”
“Could a title fight be in Ward’s near future? Cage Sports sits down with TCF president, Vin Hasselbeck to find out why he’s more than ready to give Hollis Ward a title fight despite his young age.”
5thFight - July
(W) Hollis Ward – age 20
(L) Sam Hernandez – age 34
Time: K.O. after 2 rounds and 4 minutes
“Ward brings down Hernandez swiftly!”
I smiledas I fondly recalled Hollis’ first title fight against the most arrogant prick ever to have stepped into the TCF cage. It was an amazing win for Hollis, but it was the night that we shared something special and unforgettable. I loved reading the headlines to this fight from the papers.
6thFight - Light Heavyweight Title Fight - December
(W) Hollis Ward – age 20
(L) Marcos Silva – age 35
Time: K.O. after 3 rounds and 36 second
“Are you kidding me? The Dragon shocks the MMA world with an unexpected and abrupt ending.”
“Underdog Hollis Ward hits Marcos Silva with authority!”
“Watch out, TCF, there’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s not even old enough to drink or gamble!”
“After an electric three rounds, The Dragon knocks out the heavily favored Marcos Silva!”
“Congrats, kid! You just earned yourself massive respect… and that belt too.”
“‘ It feels good to be number one!’ The Dragon loves the view from the top.”
I pouredmyself another cup of coffee and began putting the next few years’ worth of fight details and headlines on the pages of the book.
7thFight - April
(W) Hollis Ward – age 20
(L) Ezra Porter – age 27
Time: K.O. after 2 rounds and 2 minutes
“The Dragon scorches Porter in a blink of an eye in the 2nd.”
8thFight - July
(W) Hollis Ward – age 20
(L) Shawn Pembroke – age 35
Time: 5 rounds
