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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Petrasek moves into the clinch.
Petrasek lands a shot to the body.
Petrasek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrasek.
Ware has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrasek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrasek keeps control of Ware as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petrasek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ware being controlled against the cage.
Ware tries to pull guard but Petrasek holds him up against the cage and eventually Ware drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrasek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Petrasek - that landed with a thud.
Petrasek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrasek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ware is trying to force a seperation but Petrasek has the dominant position.
Petrasek has Ware pressed against the cage.
Petrasek scores with a shot to the side of Ware's head.
Petrasek digs a right hand underneath Ware's ribcage. Ware let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Ware breaks the clinch.
Petrasek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
No joy there for Petrasek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ware throws a counter high kick but Petrasek was just alert enough to avoid it.
Petrasek throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Petrasek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrasek jabs at Ware's body.
Milos Petrasek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrasek drops Ware with a naaaaasty hook - Ware is in real trouble here! Petrasek dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milos Petrasek!
In his post fight interview, Milos Petrasek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Ware changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinkman misses with a head kick.
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman throws a sloppy head kick
and Ware counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ware counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pinkman won't be happy with that.
Pinkman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ware is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ware lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pinkman hang on?
Ware knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinkman on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman is trying desperately to improve position.
Ware lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pinkman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ware cracks Pinkman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ware lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pinkman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pinkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ware pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Pinkman wants to control but Ware is keeping busy.
Pinkman tries to roll over but Ware keeps him under control.
Ware looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinkman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ware not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinkman is trying to stand back up but Ware is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinkman tries to get to full guard but Ware has control of the leg.
Pinkman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pinkman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ferocious beast. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinkman trying to strike off his back.
Pinkman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pinkman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Pinkman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pinkman is nestled in close to Ware, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pinkman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ware is doing well to control the position and prevent Pinkman from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Pinkman 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.
#SUB2#
Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ware sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Ware is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Pinkman.
Pinkman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ware is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ware moves into full guard.
Ware controlling Pinkman's posture. #SUB#
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinkman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinkman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ware tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Ware pulls Pinkman in close to his closed guard and prevents Pinkman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkman is looking to stand up but Ware won't let him.
Pinkman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ware working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman throws a big elbow that misses.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinkman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Edmundo Ware will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pinkman misses with a hook
#TD#
and Ware counters with a shoot takedown. Pinkman fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmundo Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ware lands a couple of digs.
Ware has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ware with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinkman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Pinkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ware can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ware won't allow Pinkman to sweep him here.
Pinkman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pinkman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware landing with the ground and pound.
Ware scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Pinkman working for a triangle but Ware defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ware passes into side control.
#T1#
Pinkman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ware's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pinkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ware pulls his head out easily.
Ware seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pinkman wants to get back to full guard.
Pinkman has a hand on Ware's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ware takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pinkman working to try and regain half guard.
Ware fails to move to back control.
Ware blocks Pinkman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Ware postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pinkman looks a forlorn figure.
Ware tries to control but Pinkman wriggling away.
Pinkman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pinkman is trying to control but Ware manages to pass to mount!
Pinkman is looking to improve his position but Ware isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinkman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pinkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ware looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinkman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Ware takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pinkman trying to control but Ware postures up.
Pinkman is looking to get back to is feet but Ware passes into side control.
Ware is putting a hurting on Pinkman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pinkman is looking for a sweep.
Pinkman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ware wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working.
Pinkman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ware is controlling him well.
Pinkman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ware is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pinkman working to try and regain half guard.
Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinkman can do to turn this around?
Pinkman wants to hold on but Ware pushes him away.
Ware blocks Pinkman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Pinkman tries to hold on but Ware pushes him away.
Ware scoring with strikes but Pinkman is staying in there.
Pinkman is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Pinkman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinkman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ware. What's that going to do exactly?
Ware punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ware looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pinkman tries to hold on but Ware pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman is working to get back to half guard.
Pinkman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pinkman is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Ware dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pinkman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ware appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinkman throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ware moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ware manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ware connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Ware moves into the clinch.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ware jumps guard and drags Pinkman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pinkman trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pinkman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ware is trying to keep Pinkman in close.
#T1#
Pinkman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinkman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ware throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ware is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman throwing strikes but missing.
Ware trying to control the position here.
Pinkman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinkman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinkman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ware's guard.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Ware.
Ware is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinkman misses with a body kick.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware misses with a takedown attempt - Pinkman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Pinkman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ware if he has to take too many more of those.
Pinkman throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ware counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ware.
Ware is standing up over Pinkman. Pinkman looks to escape but Ware dives into side control.
#REVB#
Pinkman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ware's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Pinkman is pressing down on Ware's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinkman, not yet.
Ware postures up.
Ware preventing the sweep.
Pinkman trying to keep a closed guard but Ware is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Pinkman working for a triangle but Ware defends it easily.
Pinkman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pinkman striking off his back but it's not causing Ware any problems. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinkman wants to sweep here but Ware controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ware cracks Pinkman with a solid left hand.
Pinkman is looking to stand up but Ware isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Ware got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ware has managed to get both his arms back between Pinkman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pinkman has an active guard here but Ware has managed to pass into half guard.
Pinkman tries to get to full guard but Ware has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmundo Ware.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ware, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Valentina rushes Ware and presses him up against the cage.
Ware being controlled against the cage.
Valentina gets through Ware's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Valentina has Ware pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Valentina pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ware tumbling to the mat - Valentina dives into Ware's guard.
Valentina landing with the ground and pound.
Ware has Valentina pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentina has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ware is proving hard to escape from.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ware working for a triangle but Valentina defends it easily.
Ware looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Valentina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Valentina trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ware had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valentina defends it easily.
Valentina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valentina stays in close to Ware's body and controls the position.
Ware is adopting a defensive guard.
Valentina postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ware pulls Valentina in close to prevent any damage.
Valentina postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Valentina from controlling successfully.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ware haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ware holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Valentina closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ware's guard.
Valentina postures up and lands a big shot to Ware's brow. #SUB#
Ware has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valentina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ware throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ware is pulling down on Valentina's head to control his posture.
Valentina landing some decent shots from guard.
Ware is trying to control the position but Valentina postures up.
Valentina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valentina postures up and lands a big shot to Ware's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valentina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ware is keeping the position for now.
Valentina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valentina with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Ware is rocked!
Valentina is pushing down on Ware's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ware is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Ware is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentina trying to control the pace.
Valentina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valentina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valentina wants to pass to mount but Ware is defending the position.
Valentina scores with a big shot! Ware's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ware! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thatos Valentina!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Verne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ware is trying to defend but Verne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ware trying to hold on to Verne's head to control him but Verne postures up.
Verne is controlling the pace.
Ware trying to control here.
Ware is looking for a sweep. Verne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Verne controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware trying to control from the bottom.
Ware is concentrating on defense, preventing Verne from advancing position.
Verne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ware trying to control here.
#T1#
Ware is holding on to half guard well.
Verne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Verne thows a huge punch but Ware dodges it nicely.
Ware is trying to control but Verne passes into side control!
Ware can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verne controlling the position.
Ware can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verne just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ware's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Verne trying to control the action but Ware is working from the bottom.
Ware defending against the ground and pound.
Verne wants to control but Ware is keeping him busy.
Ware can't do much from the bottom here.
Ware is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Ware wants to control but Verne postures up.
Verne misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ware trying his best to control but Verne has mounted him.
Ware controls the position.
Ware blocking the ground and pound.
Verne avoids the attempt from Ware to control.
Verne tries to control but Ware wriggling away.
Verne misses with a head shot.#T4#
Ware tries to lock up and control but Verne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ware holds on for dear life, controlling Verne's posture momentarily.
Ware is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ware tries to hold on but Verne postures up.
Verne punching from mount but Ware doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ware tries to lock up and control but Verne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Verne dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Verne forces Ware back against the cage and clinches.
Verne is trying to break the clinch but Ware is controlling him.#BC#
Ware breaks from the clinch.
Ware throws a leg kick
letting Verne counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Edmundo Ware has been cut.
Ware lands a head kick. Verne smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Verne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ware is trying to control Verne's posture but Verne avoids it.
Verne trying to control the action but Ware is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Verne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ware has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Verne working away.
Verne wants to control but Ware is keeping him busy.
Ware can't do much from the bottom here.
Verne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ware wants to control but Verne postures up.
Verne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ware keeps working.
Ware struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ware is trying to control Verne's posture but Verne avoids it.
Verne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ware throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Verne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ware to the ground. Verne is now in Ware's guard.
Verne is stalling in the full guard.
Verne is continuing to stall.
Ware keeping full guard, as Verne tries to pass. #SUB#
Ware looking for subs off his back but Verne has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Ware wants to control but Verne is keeping busy.
Verne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Verne is looking for a kimura but Ware is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verne to get the leverage.
Ware keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ware flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
#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.
Verne wants to take a breather but Ware is having none of it.
Ware is looking to control Verne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ware avoid being mounted?
Verne tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ware with a poor takedown
and Verne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ware throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Verne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ware's guard.
Verne postures up.
Verne advances to half guard.
Verne trying to control from half guard but Ware is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Verne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edmundo Ware's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ware closes this distance looking for a takedown but Verne circles away.
Ware shoots in for a takedown but Verne shows good takedown defense.
Verne throws a head kick that misses.
Ware thinks about countering with a head kick.
Donk. Verne catches Ware right on the button with a cross.
Ware fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmundo Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ware throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Verne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Verne moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verne tries to break free but Ware pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Verne jumps guard and drags Ware to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ware stands up over Verne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Verne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ware connects with a couple of short punches.
Verne is trying to keep Ware in close.
Verne is pulling down on Ware's head. It's preventing any offense from Ware, at least for the moment.
Ware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ware is looking to work some ground and pound but Verne has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Verne moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Ware has picked Verne up - he's going for a ride! Ware dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Verne scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ware manages to mount him!
Verne is working to get back to half guard.
Verne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Verne avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ware.
Verne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ware raining down hammerfists from mount.
Artem Verne has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Verne trying desperately to get to his feet.
Verne is in a horrible position here. Ware smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Verne is looking to get to half guard.
Ware working Verne over with strikes here.
Verne working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Verne is squirming around, avoiding Ware's attempts to control the action.
Ware avoids the attempt from Verne to control.
BOOM! Ware connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Ware connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ware is landing with some decent strikes but Verne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Verne tries to reverse the position but Ware maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware punishing his opponent with strikes.
Edmundo Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artem Verne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ware landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmundo Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verne 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Verne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
Ware throws a leg kick which misses Daniel's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniel tries to avoid it.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniel.
Daniel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Daniel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daniel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ware does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ware avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniel.
Ware tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ware controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware wants to control but Daniel is keeping busy.
Daniel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ware knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ware keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Ware continues to stall.
Daniel is keen to just control but Ware is a slippery customer.
Ware is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniel's back!
Ware is hanging on to Daniel's back as he tries to escape.
Ware cracks Daniel with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Daniel from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ware scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
Ware is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Daniel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Daniel fending off the submission attempt from Ware. #T2#
Ware lands strikes to the head.
Ware has good solid back control here.
Ware punishes Daniel with strikes from the back mount.
Ware biding his time, controlling Daniel. #T3#
Ware has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Daniel.
Ware is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ware gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ware gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ware apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Alexandru Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Daniel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ware trying to hold on to Daniel's head to control him but Daniel postures up.
Ware is trying to control but Daniel passes into side control!
Ware can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Ware manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ware trying to control from the bottom.
Ware preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ware wants to control but Daniel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daniel tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ware taking some punishment here, with Daniel in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Daniel is working for a kimura but Ware is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniel looks winded!
Daniel wants to stand but Ware has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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 Edmundo Ware will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Daniel clinches.
Daniel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Daniel has Ware pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daniel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ware tumbling to the mat - Daniel dives into Ware's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware managing to control the position.
Daniel content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware is controlling Daniel's posture.
More hug and hope from Ware.#T1#
Daniel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ware works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Ware had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniel defends it easily.
Daniel postures up.
Ware controlling the position.
Daniel wants to pass the guard but Ware is keeping the position.
Daniel trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom.
Daniel being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Daniel rushes Ware and presses him up against the cage.
Ware is working for takedown but Daniel is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Daniel jumps guard and drags Ware to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Daniel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ware uses it to pass to side control.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Ware lands a few punches from side control.
Daniel looks to move to half guard but instead Ware has passed into mount! Damn!
Daniel wants to control but Ware is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daniel can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ware landing punches.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ware with shots to the head and body - Daniel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ware dominating with strikes here.
Ware with shots to the head and body - Daniel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daniel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daniel is in a horrible position here. Ware smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ware lands a big shot there that rocks Daniel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Ware takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ware 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.
Ware lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Ware is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Daniel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ware with shots to the head and body - Daniel looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Daniel is in a horrible position here. Ware smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ware scoring with strikes but Daniel is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Ware dominated that second round.
That's time! Ware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ware looks to land a body kick but Daniel moved away.
Daniel misses with a body kick.#CL#
Ware moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Daniel pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ware accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ware landing with the ground and pound.
Daniel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ware works over Daniel with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB2#
Daniel looking for a guillotine here but Ware defends easily.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ware landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware landing with the ground and pound.
Ware lands a couple of elbows.
Daniel working a defensive guard but Ware manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
Daniel wants to get back to his feet but Ware is dominant here and he's now got Daniel's back!
Daniel is taking damage to the body and head.
Ware is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ware is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Daniel up.
Ware is landing with strikes from the back.
Ware lands a shot to the head.
Edmundo Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniel wants to get back to his feet.
Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
Daniel is trying to remain composed but Ware is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Ware is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Daniel is trapped and Ware is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Daniel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ware throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Daniel!
#SUB#
Daniel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ware gets his way!
Ware has Daniel flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Ware has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Daniel.
Ware is punishing Daniel with some ground and pound.
What can Daniel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Ware is looking for the choke from the back position but Daniel is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware punishes Daniel with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware punishes Daniel with strikes from the back mount.
Alexandru Daniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmundo Ware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ware lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmundo Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ware, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Remore gets a double leg takedown into Ware's guard.
Remore content to stall in guard here.
Ware not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Remore from controlling successfully.
Remore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Ware working for a triangle but Remore defends it easily.
Remore is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remore wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving.
Remore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Remore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Remore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Remore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ware not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ware working for a triangle but Remore defends it easily.
Remore is stalling in the full guard.
Remore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ware working a defensive guard here.
#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 Remore.
Ware is trying to control Remore's posture but Remore avoids it. #SUB2#
Remore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Remore creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ware tries to buck Remore off but Remore is having none of it.
Ware throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ware is trying to control Remore's posture but Remore avoids it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ware is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Remore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU2#
Remore decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Remore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ware!
Remore takes a little break here. Ware wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Remore looks up at the clock and then as Ware takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Remore smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Ware's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Remore wants to control but Ware is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Remore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ware is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ware wants to control but Remore postures up.#SU2#
Remore stands up and beckons Ware to his feet.
Remore throws a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ware shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Remore manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hivahe Remore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ware closes the distance and clinches up with Remore, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes Remore against the cage but Remore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Remore misses the body punch
and Ware counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Remore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Remore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ware was covering up waiting for the punch and Remore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ware working a defensive guard here.
Remore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ware swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Remore is in close to Ware's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Remore 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. #SUB#
Ware is looking for a triangle but Remore pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Remore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Remore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Remore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Remore chips away with some ground and pound.
Remore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ware's guard.
Ware wants to sweep here but Remore controlling him for the moment.
Remore trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#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.
Ware is pulling down on Remore's head to control his posture.
Remore is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remore stopping the sweep attempt from Ware.
Ware tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hivahe Remore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Remore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ware was covering up waiting for the punch and Remore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ware pulls Remore in close to his closed guard and prevents Remore from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ware trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Remore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Remore wants to stand but Ware is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Remore wants to pass the guard but Ware is keeping the position.
Ware trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Remore shoots in and bounces Ware off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ware has Remore pulled in close to control his posture. #T4##SU2#
Remore stands up and waves to Ware to follow him.
Ware throws a head kick that misses.
Ware keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Remore throws a sloppy head kick and Ware moves out of range easily.
Remore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ware tries to counter by clinching up but Remore breaks away and moves out of range.
Remore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Remore is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Remore tries to avoid it but Ware manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Remore to the ground. Remore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Remore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ware sprawls well initially but Remore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hivahe Remore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Remore misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Ware counters with a quick kick to the body but Remore blocks it.#CL2#
Remore rushes Ware and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Remore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ware tries to pull guard but Remore won't allow it.
Remore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ware up against the cage.#TD2#
Remore gets control of Ware's arms and successfully pulls guard. Remore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Remore managing to control the position. #T1#
Remore 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.#SUB2#
Remore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ware throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Remore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Remore has a closed guard, preventing Ware from standing up.
Remore trying to keep a closed guard but Ware is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Remore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remore.
Ware throws a wild body kick that Remore sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Remore clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ware's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ware darts in looking for a takedown but Remore gets double underhooks and turns Ware into the cage. #TD2#
Remore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ware sprawls well initially but Remore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Remore wants to control but Ware is keeping him busy.
Remore is thwarting Ware's attempts to control the position.
Hivahe Remore has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ware is not content to let Remore control the position.
Remore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Ware actively working from the bottom here.
Ware trying to control from the bottom.
Remore is keen to just control but Ware is a slippery customer.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
Remore winds up and cracks Ware with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ware is looking to control Remore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ware avoid being mounted?
Remore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ware throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
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.
Remore slows the pace down in half guard.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ware.
Remore is looking to regain half guard here but Ware keeps moving and retains side control.
Edmundo Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hivahe Remore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Remore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hivahe Remore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Remore 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hivahe Remore!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ware doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Ware is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Ware is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throwing shots but Ware is blocking nicely.
Ware trying to control here.
#T1#
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Ware has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ware looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ware is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ware avoid being mounted?
Ware is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Ware looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ware goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses. #TD2#
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Ware's hands, connecting with Ware's forehead.#T3#
Ware is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Ware wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva is nestled in close to Ware, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Ware is defending the position.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Ware is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva is taking a breather. Ware says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#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.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ware has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Ware is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ware trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ware is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
#TD#
Ware drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ware is breathing heavily.
Ware working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divanei Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Silva wants the takedown. Ware is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ware's guard against the cage.
Ware seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ware works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ware has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Ware throws a couple of heel strikes.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Ware is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ware drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ware distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ware controlling him for the moment.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva pulls Ware in close to prevent any damage.
Ware throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva trying to control the position here. #T2#
Ware content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ware is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ware is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ware is one step ahead there. #T3#
Ware has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Ware back into the cage.#TD2#
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving.
Ware wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ware keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Ware trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Ware trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ware gets the takedown into side control.
Ware lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divanei Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ware trying to control from the bottom.
Divanei Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva thows a huge punch but Ware dodges it nicely.
Ware has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva stalling.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ware is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva 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.
#T1#
Silva blocks the strikes from Ware.
Ware has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Ware holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Divanei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ware did well to prevent Silva getting side control.#T2#
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ware does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ware defending well though.
Ware trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Ware's hands, connecting with Ware's forehead.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ware regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ware not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ware lands a good elbow from the bottom.#T3#
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Divanei Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ware 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.
Ware striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ware to the mat! Ware manages to get full guard.
Ware is adopting a defensive guard.#T4##SUB#
Ware looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ware trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Divanei Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Divanei Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tugger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ware is trying to defend but Tugger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
Tugger trying to pass the guard but Ware defending well.
Tugger content to control rather than advance.
Ware keeping control of the position.
Tugger stalling away here and it's allowed Ware to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tugger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Tugger from controlling successfully.
Ware controlling the position.#T1#
Ware lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ware working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware works over Tugger with some ground and pound from guard.
Ware working some strikes from top position.
Tugger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tugger, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ware content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ware in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ware throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tugger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Ware trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ware postures up in Tugger's guard and throws a big left but Tugger blocks it.
Ware working some strikes from top position.
Tugger pulls Ware in close to his closed guard and prevents Ware from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tugger trying to control the position.
Tugger has momentary wrist control but Ware slips an elbow through the middle.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Ware throwing strikes from guard but Tugger blocks nicely.
Tugger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Tugger drives through with a takedown into Ware's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ware has control of Tugger's left arm, preventing Tugger from doing any damage.
Ware has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ware.
Tugger throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Tugger is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
Ware bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tugger's guard. #REVR#
Tugger has momentary wrist control but Ware slips an elbow through the middle.
Ware landing with the ground and pound.
Ware throws a big right hand that misses.
Ware landing some decent shots from guard.
Ware is looking to work some ground and pound but Tugger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Ware dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Tugger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ware is holding Tugger down, trying to stall.
Tugger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tugger lands a nice forearm strike.
Ware is trying to control Tugger's posture but Tugger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tugger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tugger is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ware's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tugger trying to control the position but Ware is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ware can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tugger landing a few strikes.
Tugger is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ware struggling a bit here.
Ware stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tugger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tugger takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Tugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tugger rushes Ware and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ware manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Tugger looking to score a takedown here. Ware is defending well but Tugger drives through and ends up in Ware's guard.
Ware looking to control.
#SUB#
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tugger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tugger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ware has control of Tugger's left arm, preventing Tugger from doing any damage.
Ware thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Ware keeping moving, preventing Tugger from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tugger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tugger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tugger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ware trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Ware looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tugger stands and throws Ware's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware stops Tugger from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Tugger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tugger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ware wants to get back to striking at distance but Tugger won't allow it.
#TD2#
Tugger gets control of Ware's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tugger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ware throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ware throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Tugger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tugger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tugger is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ware shoots for a double leg takedown but Tugger sprawls well. He's pushed Ware's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ware fails with the takedown.#TD#
Ware fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tugger sprawls well initially but Ware persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tugger wants to control but Ware is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Ware sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tugger defending well though.
Ware lands strikes from half guard.
Tugger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tugger tries to get to full guard but Ware has control of the leg.
Rip Tugger has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ware is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tugger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ware.
Ware lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ware lands with a punch from half guard.
Ware thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tugger's head.
Ware working the head and body with strikes.
Tugger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ware thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tugger has hold of Ware's hands but Ware slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ware lands strikes from half guard.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ware lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ware scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tugger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ware. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ware is thwarting Tugger's attempts to control the position.
Tugger wants to get back to his feet.
Tugger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ware closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmundo Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ware 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Ware!
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