The ref is important for this one. If he's going to let Ward jab and clinch all fight it could easily end up another horrible to watch Ward decision.

I thought Ward looked pretty bad last time out though, if he's like that with Kovalev then Kovalev will have no problem hitting him. The weight isn't doing him any favours either. If he isn't much improved on his last fight I think Kovalev sparks him.