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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Heard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ballard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Heard is on him like a limpet, forcing Ballard back against the cage.#BC#
Ballard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heard cracks a nice hook into Ballard's ribs.
Ballard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Heard.
#TD2#
Heard scores with a takedown into Ballard's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballard has wrist control.#T1#
Ballard controlling the position.#SUB#
Ballard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heard won't allow Ballard to sweep him here.
Heard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ballard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heard stands and throws Ballard's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballard keeps working.
Ballard is looking for a sweep.
Ballard sneaks back into half guard.
Heard prevents Ballard from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ballard manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ballard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Heard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ballard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ballard is looking to work some ground and pound but Heard has wrist control.
Ballard content to stall in guard here.
Ballard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ballard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ballard throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Heard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heard's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Granville Ballard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ballard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Heard moves into the clinch.
Ballard tries to stall but Heard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heard wants to break free but Ballard has control.
Ballard tries to pull guard but Heard holds him up against the cage and eventually Ballard drops back down to his feet.
Heard throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Heard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ballard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ballard is staying active underneath Heard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heard is working away from the top position though.
Heard wants to control but Ballard is keeping him busy.
Ballard manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Ballard has Heard pulled in close to control his posture.
Granville Ballard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heard content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ballard trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Heard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ballard to the mat! Ballard manages to get full guard. #T2#
Ballard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ballard looking to control.
Ballard being controlled here, momentarily.
Heard trying to move into half guard but instead Ballard has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Heard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballard stays in close to Heard's body and controls the position.
Heard is trying to keep Ballard in close.
Heard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballard trying to control but Heard is working from the bottom.
Ballard wants to get up but he can't break Heard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ballard lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ballard 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.
Ballard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heard for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Heard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballard has his hands on Heard's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Heard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Heard moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ballard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ballard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Heard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ballard chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Heard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballard stops Heard from standing up. #T1#
Heard wants to sweep here but Ballard controlling him for the moment.
Ballard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heard's head.
Ballard is stalling in the full guard.
Ballard distracts Heard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heard looking for a sweep. Not yet Heard, not yet.
Ballard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heard lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Heard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ballard was covering up waiting for the punch and Heard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Ballard pushes Heard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Heard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Ballard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Heard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Heard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ballard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ballard jumps guard but Heard stands there with Ballard around his waist. Ballard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ballard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Ballard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Ballard pulls guard. #SUB2#
Heard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ballard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ballard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ballard! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Heard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ballard happy to just control the position for now.
Heard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ballard trying to control the action but Heard is working from the bottom.
Ballard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Heard's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Ballard continues to stall.
Heard tries to buck Ballard off but Ballard is having none of it.
Ballard is putting a hurting on Heard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ballard trying to control the position but Heard is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Ballard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ballard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Granville Ballard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ballard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Granville Ballard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heard.
Heard misses the shot to the body.
Blanchard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Heard drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Blanchard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Heard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Heard is trying to break the clinch but Blanchard is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Blanchard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanchard trying to stall but Heard improves his position.
#TD2#
Heard jumps guard and drags Blanchard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blanchard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blanchard wants to control from the top but Heard keeps moving.
Heard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Heard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heard keeping moving, preventing Blanchard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Heard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Heard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanchard wants to stand but Heard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Heard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blanchard won't allow Heard to sweep him here.
Heard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanchard's guard. #REVB#
Heard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heard postures up.
#T2##SU2#
Heard gets to his feet. Blanchard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Heard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Blanchard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Blanchard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heard postures up in Blanchard's guard and throws a big left but Blanchard blocks it.
Heard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heard passes Blanchard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Heard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heard throwing strikes here but Blanchard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Heard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Heard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blanchard pushes Heard off but Heard dives into side control.
Heard throwing strikes but Blanchard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #ES2#
Heard sneaks out the side door and pushes Blanchard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Heard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanchard.
#TD2#
Heard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Heard decides to stand up. #T1##TD2#
Heard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blanchard is being controlled here.
A control attempt from Blanchard but he's now mounted!
Heard looking to ground and pound but Blanchard is blocking nicely.
Heard content just to control the position here.
Blanchard tries to lock up and control but Heard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Heard is working for a guillotine from mount but Blanchard frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Blanchard working to try and regain half guard.
#SU2#
Heard is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Blanchard avoids the head kick by Heard.
#CL2#
Heard clinches up with Blanchard and pushes him back against the cage.
Blanchard is trying to stall.
Blanchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Heard.
Blanchard wants to get back to striking at distance but Heard won't allow it.
#T3##TD2#
Heard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Blanchard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Heard dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR##SUB2#
Heard is trying to get an arm triangle but Blanchard is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanchard wants to control but Heard postures up.
Heard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blanchard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blanchard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Heard.
Heard is working Blanchard over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Heard slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Heard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blanchard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Heard but great work by Blanchard.
Blanchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heard keeps working.
Heard struggling a bit here.
Blanchard wants to control but Heard is keeping him busy.
Heard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blanchard off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Heard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lewis Heard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heard has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Heard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Blanchard gets caught napping as Heard dives in and scores a takedown. Blanchard manages to retain guard.
Heard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blanchard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heard throws a big right hand that misses.
Blanchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Blanchard has his foot on Heard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heard works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Heard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heard 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Heard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Heard slows the pace down. #T2#
Blanchard struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Heard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Heard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blanchard gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Blanchard prevents Heard from taking his back.#T3#
Heard controlling the position easily from mount.
Heard is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Heard the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blanchard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heard controlling from the full mount.
Blanchard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heard on the ground.#SUB2#
Heard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blanchard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Heard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Heard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Heard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Heard!
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