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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Baloni lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Baloni takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!#CUT2#
Eusebio Ward's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Baloni forces Ward back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baloni lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off. #CUT2#
Eusebio Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD2#
Baloni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ward uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Baloni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baloni trying to control the position here.
Ward seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baloni is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Baloni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward wants to control from the top but Baloni keeps moving. #T1#
Baloni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baloni wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position. #ES2#
Baloni scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Baloni dives in and scores a takedown into Ward's guard.
Baloni showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Let's hope that Baloni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Baloni is in close to Ward's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eusebio Ward's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Baloni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Delija rushes Ward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delija lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Eusebio Ward has been cut.
Delija lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Delija. #CUT2#
Eusebio Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Delija obliges.
Delija creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Eusebio Ward's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delija throws an elbow but misses.
Delija looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Delija.
Delija connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eusebio Ward's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ante Delija!
Ante Delija thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ward gets caught napping as Dempsey dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dempsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Dempsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dempsey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dempsey on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dempsey manages to pass to side control.
Dempsey slows the pace down in half guard.
Dempsey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dempsey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Dempsey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ward cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2##TD2#
Dempsey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Dempsey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Dempsey eventually gives up the hold.
Dempsey trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward trying to control but Dempsey postures up.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dempsey is working away from the top position though.
Dempsey wants to stand but Ward has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Dempsey seems content to control.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dempsey connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Dempsey prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dempsey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#ES#
Ward kicks Dempsey off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Dempsey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ward sprawls well initially but Dempsey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey passes to side control.
Dempsey moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dempsey avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dempsey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dempsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Ward's cut.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dempsey to the ground. Ward is now in Dempsey's guard.
Ward trying to control but Dempsey is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to stand but Dempsey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dempsey trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dempsey seems keen to control Ward's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ward wants to control from the top but Dempsey keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dempsey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Ward has one foot on Dempsey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dempsey pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dempsey is looking for a kimura here.
Dempsey wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Ward tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dempsey has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dempsey scoring with strikes but Ward is staying in there.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Dempsey maintains control.
Dempsey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dempsey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dempsey controlling his opponent.
Ward reaches up to try and control the position but Dempsey seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ward rolls and tries to escape and now Dempsey has his back!
#T4##SUB2#
Dempsey is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ward taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dempsey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Dempsey!
A relieved looking Henry Dempsey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nelson drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Ward is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nelson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
Eusebio Ward's cut is getting worse.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Nelson counters with a nice right hand that sends Ward toppling to the canvas! Ward scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nelson finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.
Ward wants to control but Nelson postures up.#SUB2#
Nelson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ward is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Nelson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Crooks scores with a three punch combo!
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crooks defends well and Ward ends up having to push Crooks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crooks unleashes a big counter combination but Ward bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crooks looks for the body kick but Ward saw that one coming.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crooks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crooks throws a front kick that sends Ward stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Crooks. No joy for Ward on that attempt.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crooks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward throws a lazy head kick
and Crooks counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crooks defends well and Ward ends up having to push Crooks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crooks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ward defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ward misses with a wild combination.
Crooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward tries to counter with a takedown but Crooks is quick to defend against it.
Crooks scoring well with a low kick there.
Crooks blocks a head kick by Ward.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ward is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Ward misses #TD2#
and Crooks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward blocks a head kick by Crooks.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Crooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Despite the aggression on Crooks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crooks misses with a double jab.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.
Crooks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Crooks, which made it look bad.
Crooks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Crooks misses. #T3#
Crooks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crooks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
Eusebio Ward's cut is getting worse.
Crooks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ward if he has to take too many more of those.
Danga de danga de dang - Crooks scores with a four punch combination!
Ward throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Crooks counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crooks working away.#SU2#
Crooks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crooks throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Crooks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
Crooks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Crooks as Ward shoots in.
Crooks is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maci Crooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Ward's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crooks throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Ward instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Crooks breaks the clinch.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Crooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crooks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crooks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crooks throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Crooks cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crooks as he jumps to the side.
As Ward backs off Crooks throws a huge counter combo but Ward manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward lands a body shot.
Crooks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crooks but Crooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crooks feints a counter leg kick.
Maci Crooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Crooks. #T2#
Crooks thows a body kick. Ward tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up with Crooks, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes Crooks against the cage but Crooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Crooks does it's job there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crooks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A right-left combo lands from Crooks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crooks, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Crooks misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid body kick from Crooks.
Crooks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Crooks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crooks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
Eusebio Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!#T4#
Crooks looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Crooks is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Crooks leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Crooks tries to counter it with a takedown but Ward pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crooks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maci Crooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Ward's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Crooks.
Crooks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crooks scoring well with a low kick there.
Ward takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ward. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice sprawl there from Crooks as Ward shoots in.
Crooks throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crooks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Crooks. #T1#
Ward misses with a takedown
and Crooks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Crooks counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Crooks.
Crooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Ward misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Despite the aggression on Crooks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crooks misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Crooks cracks the inside of Ward's front leg.
Crooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Crooks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crooks.
Crooks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ward eats them both and turns towards Crooks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Eusebio Ward's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Crooks walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ward drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Crooks swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ward's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maci Crooks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Stasczak is looking to chop away at Ward's legs.
A combination from Stasczak does no damage.
Stasczak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stasczak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stasczak. Those never looked like landing.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.
Stasczak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stasczak throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Stasczak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stasczak throws the kick towards the body but Ward avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stasczak. Ward shrugs it off though.
Stasczak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ward really is a fat lump.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stasczak enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stasczak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Stasczak manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Stasczak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stasczak throws a push kick but Ward slaps the foot to one side.
Ward avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Stasczak misses with the combination.
Stasczak looks winded!
Stasczak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters circling a little - Stasczak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ward moves out of range of the leg kick from Stasczak.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Stasczak.
Stasczak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Stasczak is predictable there
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
Stasczak misses with a kick to the body.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Stasczak shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stasczak. That's going to slow Ward down.
Ward avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stasczak throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
Eusebio Ward's cut is getting worse.
Stasczak throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stasczak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ward's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ward duly obliges.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Stasczak both land. Nice combination.
Ward takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stasczak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stasczak misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Ward looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stasczak!#ES2#
Stasczak sneaks out the side door and pushes Ward away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Stasczak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stasczak throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Stasczak.
Stasczak tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Stasczak. No joy for Ward on that attempt.
Stasczak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Stasczak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stasczak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Ward throws a head kick but Stasczak moves out of range.
Stasczak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Stasczak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward looks for a takedown but Stasczak sprawls well.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stasczak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stasczak misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Stasczak tries to get set, Ward tries to push him back and clinch up but Stasczak manages to avoid the attempt.
Stasczak stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Stasczak wants to counter the offense by Ward and move into the clinch position.
Stasczak lands a front kick.
Stasczak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stasczak throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stasczak.
Ward throws a head kick but Stasczak moves out of range.
Stasczak misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacy Stasczak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Ward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stasczak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Stasczak looks to move away, Ward throws a big counter combo but Stasczak just gets out of the way.
Stasczak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Ward holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Stasczak breaks from the clinch.
Stasczak lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Stasczak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stasczak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stasczak.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stasczak circles away.
Stasczak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stasczak.
Ward fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stasczak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stasczak.#CUT2#
Eusebio Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1##TD#
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stasczak. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#ES2#
Stasczak kicks Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Ignacy Stasczak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stasczak lands a two punch combo.
Stasczak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Stasczak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stasczak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stasczak tries a low kick but Ward avoids it.
Stasczak tries to land a body kick
and Ward counters with a series of strikes. Stasczak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ward is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stasczak feints a jab promting Ward to slip. Stasczak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ward slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ward has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stasczak.#T2#
Stasczak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ward tries to bum rush Stasczak with a series of wild strikes but Stasczak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stasczak scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ward misses with a low kick.
Stasczak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stasczak scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Stasczak.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stasczak.
Stasczak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eusebio Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ward. #T3#
Stasczak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stasczak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stasczak misses with a kick to the body.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stasczak sprawls well. Stasczak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Stasczak feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stasczak.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stasczak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stasczak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Stasczak scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stasczak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stasczak.
Stasczak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stasczak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ward counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stasczak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacy Stasczak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Ward's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stasczak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stasczak avoids it really well and circles away.
Stasczak scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasczak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stasczak!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Stasczak throws a left that rocks Ward and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stasczak dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ward regain composure!
#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Stasczak decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ward to his feet.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stasczak lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ward falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ignacy Stasczak!
Ignacy Stasczak bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Takawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward really is a fat lump.#TD#
Ward gets a takedown into half guard.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takawa is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Takawa wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takawa tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Takawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Takawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ward is looking to counter the offense by Takawa and move into the clinch.
Takawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.#CL2#
Takawa moves into range and clinches up with Ward.#TD2#
Takawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Takawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ward wants to try and get back to his feet.
Takawa tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Takawa working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eusebio Ward has been cut.#SUB2#
Takawa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ward can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ward tries to hold on but Takawa pushes him away.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
Ward is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Takawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Ward defends it well. #SUB2#
Takawa goes for an armbar but Ward turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ward. #T4#
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward tries to stand but Takawa is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Takawa's closed guard. He's half up but Takawa has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Takawa pivots and extends the arm, Ward falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Takawa! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shenji Takawa!
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