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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Lesnar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
Lesnar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Ward really is a fat lump.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ward has gone for a leg lock! Lesnar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ward's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely. #T1#
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lesnar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. #REVB#
Ward has Lesnar pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Ward controlling the position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Ward trying to control the position here. #T3#
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Ward misses with a body kick.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward fakes the leg kick and cracks Lesnar in the body.
Ward is looking to land body kicks.
Ward takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward working the ground and pound.
Lesnar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ward working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ward. #SUB#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron 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#
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ward scores with a takedown into Lesnar's guard.#SU#
Ward stands up from Lesnar's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ward.#T1##TD#
Ward closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lesnar did well to prevent Ward getting side control.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnar's head.
Ward slips a nice elbow through Lesnar's hands, connecting with Lesnar's forehead.#SU#
Ward stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lesnar to get to his feet.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ward lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lesnar will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lesnar napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Lesnar dodges the ground and pound from Ward.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Ward working the head with strikes.
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lesnar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ward sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lesnar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesnar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lesnar is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it. #SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesnar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lesnar is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lesnar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom here.
Ward throws a strike aimed at the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar avoids it well.#SUB#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
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#
Ward misses with a body kick.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
And Ward counters with a quick kick to the body but Lesnar blocks it.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aron Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lesnar to score with a decent uppercut.
Ward throws a push kick but Lesnar slaps the foot to one side.
Ward throws a wild body kick that Lesnar sees coming a mile off.
Ward looks to land a body kick but Lesnar moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward thows a huge punch but Lesnar dodges it nicely.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Lesnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ward is nestled in close to Lesnar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ward 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.
#SU#
Ward decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Ward. #TD#
Ward shoots in and bounces Lesnar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lesnar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Ward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lesnar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ward has Lesnar in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ward working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lesnar has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Ward trying to control here.
Ward controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aron Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aron Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Ward!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Swogger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ward eats them both and turns towards Swogger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Ward misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ward throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swogger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward pushes Swogger away with a front kick.
Swogger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Swogger.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Swogger avoids the head kick by Ward.
Swogger throws a counter combo.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swogger as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
Swogger lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. Swogger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!#T1#
Swogger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Ward backs off Swogger throws a huge counter combo but Ward manages to avoid it all.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick
and Swogger counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Swogger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Rogers lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ward sprawling to the canvas. Rogers follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ward hang on?
Rogers not doing much here.
Ward preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ward wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Ward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward wants to control but Rogers passes easily into half guard.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Rogers stalling.
Rogers wants to stand but Ward has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ward is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Rogers gets the takedown into side control.
Ward trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Rogers working away.#T3#
Ward tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Ward wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
Ward trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Rogers stands up and beckons Ward to his feet. #TD#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4##SU#
Ward gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Rogers tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Rogers tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Ward misses its target.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ward scores with a head kick. Rogers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ward throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Ward tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Ward drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Rogers pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron 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#
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
Ward bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rogers has his feet on Ward's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aron Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Ward lands with a kick to the temple. Rogers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ward decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogers, up you get!
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steve Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Ward stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rogers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ward lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Ward scores with a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely. #T2##SU#
Ward stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ward is controlling him well.#SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Ward throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Ward swings around for an armbar but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow. #T3#
Ward has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rogers has passed into side control.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Rogers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head. #ES2#
Rogers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rogers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rogers's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rogers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
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!
Rogers jumps guard but Ward turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ward turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Rogers explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Ward closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Rogers pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
#TD#
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Rogers has his feet on Ward's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Rogers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward throws out a leg kick but Rogers moves out of range and Ward only half commits.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ward counters with a big head kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
Rogers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rogers darts in looking for a takedown but Ward gets double underhooks and turns Rogers into the cage.
Ward connects with a jab.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward. #T1#
Ward in side control, throwing shots but Rogers defends.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ward goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rogers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ward but great work by Rogers.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Rogers controls the position.
Rogers gets to mount! Ward was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
Ward manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ward is trying to control but Rogers manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Rogers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ward hang on?
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Ward is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rogers landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Rogers.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Rogers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ward to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ward shrugs it off.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rogers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Quaquaraqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quaquaraqua steps in with a hook that catches Ward right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Quaquaraqua follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ward looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pippo Quaquaraqua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward thows a body kick. Barkley tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Barkley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ward napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Barkley is dominant here and he's now got Ward's back!
Ward is really stuck here.
Ward takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ward really is a fat lump.
Ward trying to control the position but Barkley manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Ward do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ward trying to control the position but Barkley manages to sink in the hooks.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Barkley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Barkley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Ward trying to control the action but Barkley just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Barkley has got one arm under Ward's chin. This could be trouble... Ward trying to control the other hand but Barkley gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ward has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Barkley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nostro lands with a good body shot.
Nostro misses with a leg kick
and Ward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nostro really felt that one!
Nostro throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nostro lands a head shot.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nostro. #CL#
Ward closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Nostro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enzone Nostro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward thows a body kick. Nostro tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nostro sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nostro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nostro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nostro's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward cracks Nostro with a solid left hand.#SU#
Ward stands up from Nostro's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nostro has a takedown stuffed.
Nostro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nostro lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Nostro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Ward looking to score a takedown here. Nostro is defending well but Ward drives through and ends up in Nostro's guard.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Ward stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nostro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nostro blocks a head kick by Ward.
#T2##TD#
Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nostro on his heels. He'll look to pass Nostro's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nostro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Nostro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nostro works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nostro wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Nostro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nostro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Nostro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nostro is one step ahead there.
Nostro is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nostro cracks Ward with a solid left hand.
Nostro throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ward preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Nostro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward is working Nostro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nostro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Ward decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nostro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Nostro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nostro's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Nostro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nostro manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Nostro's guard.
Nostro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nostro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nostro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nostro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.#TD#
Nostro tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nostro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nostro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nostro.
Nostro misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nostro missing with knees to the body.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Nostro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nostro moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Nostro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nostro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Nostro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
Nostro shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Nostro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nostro is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nostro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nostro.
Ward goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nostro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nostro doesn't seem bothered though.
Aron Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Nostro takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Nostro as Ward shoots in.
Nostro tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nostro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Nostro sneaks out the side door and pushes Ward away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A head kick misses from Nostro.
Nostro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nostro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ward shoots in but Nostro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nostro dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nostro is trying to control the position but Ward postures up. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nostro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward is working Nostro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Ward drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nostro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ward has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nostro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward wants to sweep here but Nostro controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enzone Nostro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ward lands with a kick to the temple. Nostro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ward leaves Nostro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nostro is looking to clinch.
Nostro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nostro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nostro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nostro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzone Nostro.#T1##CL#
Ward closes the distance and pushes Nostro back into the cage.
Ward tries to break free but Nostro pushes him back against the cage.
Ward keeps control of Nostro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Nostro has the dominant position.#TD#
Ward jumps guard and drags Nostro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Nostro drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Nostro off! Nostro jumps back into Ward's guard.
Ward is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward is pressing down on Nostro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nostro is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nostro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward. #SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SU#
Ward postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nostro to stand up.
Ward fakes the leg kick and cracks Nostro in the body.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Nostro. Nostro gets slowly back to his feet.
Nostro moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Nostro takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Nostro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Nostro moves out of range easily.
Nostro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ward.#TD#
Nostro gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Nostro manages to retain guard.
Nostro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nostro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nostro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nostro looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nostro's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ward 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Ward!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Brennan gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Ward sneaks out the side door and pushes Brennan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Brennan closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Brennan pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brennan misses with a left hand
and Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Ward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brennan shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Ward went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ward.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brennan shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brennan.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ward lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Brennan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Ward lands a head kick. Brennan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ward moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brennan circles away quickly and effectively.
Brennan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Ward closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ward decides to pull guard.
Brennan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Ward is trying to control the position but Brennan postures up.
Brennan 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.
Brennan stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Brennan postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Ward trying to strike off his back.
Ward is trying to control the position but Brennan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Brennan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Ward has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brennan regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Brennan pushes Ward off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Brennan shoots in.
Brennan tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ward!
Ward scores with a push kick.
Brennan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Ward goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brennan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brennan.
Brennan tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range. #TD#
Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brennan on his heels. He'll look to pass Brennan's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Brennan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ward presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Ward works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Brennan has his feet on Ward's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ward throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brennan tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Brennan rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
Brennan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ward after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Brennan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward has momentary wrist control but Brennan slips an elbow through the middle.
Brennan preventing the sweep.
Brennan postures up.
Brennan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Ward keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brennan on his heels. He'll look to pass Brennan's guard now, I'm sure.
Ward really is a fat lump.
Brennan has a closed guard, preventing Ward from standing up. #SUB2#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward is fighting to break Brennan's control of his arms but Brennan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brennan has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brennan working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Brennan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Brennan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dave Brennan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brennan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brennan wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Brennan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Brennan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brennan looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brennan looking for a sweep. Not yet Brennan, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Ward postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brennan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ward, into his guard. #REVB#
Brennan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brennan postures up.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brennan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brennan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward avoids the head kick by Brennan.
#TD2#
Brennan feints and as Ward raises his hands in defense, Brennan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brennan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brennan stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Brennan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brennan trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward is trying to control the position but Brennan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brennan trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ward is trying to control the position but Brennan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Brennan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Brennan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Ward manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brennan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward tries to break free but Brennan pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brennan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ward is trying to keep an underhook but Brennan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ward wants to control but Brennan is keeping busy.
Brennan trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Brennan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brennan. #T2##SUB#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennan is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Brennan is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Ward trying to hold on to Brennan's head to control him but Brennan postures up.
Ward is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Brennan 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.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brennan is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brennan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brennan wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brennan in particular looking to stall.
Ward gets back to full guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward controls Brennan momentarily but Brennan frees himself.
Brennan wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Brennan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brennan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Brennan!
Dave Brennan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward stuns Long with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ward tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Long counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward wants to control but Long passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward struggling a bit here.
Ward looking for a sweep but Long has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Ward tries to hold on but Long postures up.
Ward is desperately trying to improve his position but Long has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward wants to control but Long is having none of it.
Long controlling from the full mount.
Ward tries to hold on but Long pushes him away.
Long 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 tries to hold on but Long pushes him away. #T3#
Long sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward wants to control but Long is having none of it.
Long 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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Long's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward wants to hold on but Long pushes him away.
Long controlling from the full mount.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Long dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Long counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ward is holding on to half guard well.
Ward's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Long performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Long.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Long. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ward trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Long avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
Ward is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Long is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Long tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Long looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ward is desperately trying to improve his position but Long has a good base and remains in mount.
Long avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
Long content just to control the position here.
Ward tries to hold on but Long postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
Long controlling from the full mount.
Ward tries to hold on but Long postures up.
Ward is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Long controlling the pace for now.
Ward is looking to improve his position but Long isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Ward throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Long counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ward!
Long is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward tries to buck Long off but Long is having none of it.
Justin Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long working away.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Long 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 Ward's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Ward wants to control but Long postures up.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Long 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 Ward's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward wants to clinch but Long slips to the side#TD2#
and Long counters with a single leg into guard. Ward didn't expect that.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet. #T2#
Long is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ward is trying to keep Long in close.
Long wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Long slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense.
Ward misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Long counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Long controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Long tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Ward looking to control.
#T4#
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Long controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ward controls Long momentarily but Long frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Long winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Long!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Steamer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Steamer persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steamer sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steamer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ward tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steamer.
Steamer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steamer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steamer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steamer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steamer is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steamer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steamer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Ward stands up from Steamer's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but Steamer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steamer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steamer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward throws a head kick that half lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamer.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A cross from Ward lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamer.
Steamer looks winded!
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Steamer moves into the clinch.
Steamer lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Steamer is trying to drag Ward to the mat but Ward just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steamer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
#T3#
Ward is trying to break free.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Steamer tries to pull guard but Ward won't allow it.
Steamer is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steamer jumps guard but Ward stands there with Steamer around his waist. Steamer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamer has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Steamer has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Steamer breaks the clinch.
Ward throws the kick towards the body but Steamer avoids it.
Steamer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward looks to land a combination but Steamer avoids it well.
Ward tries a low kick but Steamer avoids it.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.
Steamer is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ward thumps Steamer with a low kick.
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamer.
Nice sprawl there from Steamer as Ward shoots in.
Steamer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steamer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Steamer shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Steamer counters with a left and a right that stings Ward. #CL#
Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer looking for a takedown.
Steamer is breathing heavily.
Ward tries to pull guard but Steamer won't allow it.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Ward being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Steamer manages to break the clinch.
Steamer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ward throws a head kick but Steamer moves out of range.
Steamer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ward counters with a series of strikes. Steamer will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Steamer avoids a kick to the body.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steamer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamer.
Aron Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamer. Steamer gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Steamer fails with the takedown.
Ward lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steamer will feel that in the morning.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steamer can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Steamer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steamer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steamer off to one side.
Ward lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steamer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamer circles away.
Steamer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steamer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Steamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steamer circles away.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamer.
Ward throws a big counter combination but Steamer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Steamer moves out of range easily.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Steamer blocks a head kick by Ward.
#CL2#
Steamer closes the distance and clinches.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steamer is defending well.#TD2#
Steamer jumps into guard, dragging Ward to the mat.
Steamer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steamer is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steamer's head.
Ward throws a strike but Steamer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steamer controls the pace.
Steamer wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Steamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Steamer throwing strikes but missing.
Steamer won't allow Ward to sweep him here. #SU2#
Steamer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steamer dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward tried to counter with a leg kick but Steamer avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Steamer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Ward!
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