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Event:
DUEL#135 Montezuma vs Rumble
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ware throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ware uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale.
#CL2#
Vale instigates a clinch.
Vale lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Vale has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ware is trying to keep an underhook but Vale manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ware is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vale throwing shots but Ware is blocking nicely.
Vale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ware is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Vale there.
Vale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ware is looking to escape.
Vale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ware wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ware manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vale trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom.
Ware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vale scoring with some ground and pound.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vale slips nicely into half guard.
Vale 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.
Vale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ware is trying to stand back up but Vale is controlling him
Vale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Vale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ware taking some punishment here, with Vale in his half guard.
Ware keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ware keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ware tries to roll over but Vale keeps him under control.
Ware pushes Vale off looking to stand but Vale dives back in and keeps control.
Ware tries to get to full guard but Vale has control of the leg.
Vale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ware with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ware on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Vale. #ROC2#
Ware is rocked!#T3#
Vale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Ware is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ware trying to control but Vale postures up.
Vale lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ware! More strikes land and this one is all over! Vale jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Vale!
After the big win, Simon Vale made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance ($200/160q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DUEL#128 Muller vs Eirikson
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Anstey lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Ware out cold! Ware is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bunny Anstey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bunny Anstey thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Monteiro moves out of range as Ware strikes.
It seemed like Monteiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ware comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ware has knocked Monteiro down with a huge combo! Ware steps away and waves a wobbly Monteiro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Monteiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monteiro tries to work over Ware's front leg with a kick but Ware checks it.
A jab from Monteiro finds it's way through Ware's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ware looks to land a combination but Monteiro avoids it well.
Ware misses the shot to the body.
Monteiro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monteiro throws a series of punches but Ware avoids them all with ease.
Ware works Monteiro's body with a nice hook.
Ware slips a jab from Monteiro.
Ware half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Ware as he checks the leg kick.
Monteiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ware.
Monteiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ware checks a leg kick.
Monteiro throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ware cracks Monteiro with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Monteiro falls to his knees and Ware doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ware!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcus Ware thanked Green Machine Nutritional Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DUEL117
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Trew dodges the punch combination from Ware.
Ware 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.
Trew misses with a low kick.
Trew moves out of range as Ware strikes.
Trew fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Trew catches Ware right on the button with a cross.
Trew wants to land a leg kick but Ware is out of range.
Ware throws an overhand right that lands on Trew's shoulder, as Trew tries to avoid the shot.
Ware throws a shot from downtown. Trew moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trew swings for the body but Ware moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ware. No joy for Trew on that attempt.
And Ware tries to counter it with a takedown but Trew pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trew moves out of range of the strikes.
Ware walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
A big left from Ware misses. #TD#
Trew shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ware manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ware pulls Trew in to control the position.
Trew stands up over Ware, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ware wants to get back to his feet but Trew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Trew has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Trew tries to free his leg and advance position but Ware is retaining full guard.
Ware trying to keep a closed guard but Trew is proving a slippery customer.
Ware looking for a sweep. Not yet Ware, not yet.
Ware wants to get back to his feet but Trew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trew with a nice head shot there.
Ware is looking to stand up but Trew isn't so interested in that idea.
Trew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Trew distracts Ware with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trew landing some decent shots from guard.
Trew connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Ware is rocked!
Trew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware is looking to stand up but Trew isn't so interested in that idea.
Trew postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trew postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ware covers up, he's hurt! Trew keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Trew and the ref steps in to end the fight! Trew can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Trew!
After winning the bout, Archie Trew thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DUEL#110 Andersson vs Army
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Monteiro rushes Ware and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monteiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ware blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monteiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ware blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Monteiro fails to land.
Ware definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ware can't find room to land a body shot as Monteiro controls the action.
Ware blocks an uppercut.
Monteiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Monteiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Ware does no damage.
Monteiro connects with a body shot.
Monteiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ware is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Monteiro misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Monteiro.
Ware misses with a hook.
Monteiro throws a good cross that connects.
Monteiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Monteiro misses with a low kick.
Ware avoids the body shot from Monteiro.
Ware scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Monteiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Ware off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Monteiro throws a body kick that misses.
Ware drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monteiro sprawls and moves away.
Monteiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ware.
Ware scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ware. Monteiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Monteiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monteiro defending well as Ware loads up on a big left hand.
Ware lands a nice shot to the body.
Monteiro takes a swing at Ware's ribcage but misses.
Monteiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ware misses with a shot to the body
and Monteiro counters with a left to the body.
Monteiro throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Monteiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monteiro sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monteiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monteiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ware.#T2#
Monteiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ware is just out of range.
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!
Ware drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Monteiro's head, knocking him out cold! Ware is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 62: Punk
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Ware just misses with a punch to the body.
As Ware backs off Hammarskjold throws a huge counter combo but Ware manages to avoid it all.
Ware with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ware lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Ware displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammarskjold.
Ware with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ware thuds a left hand into Hammarskjold's body.
Ware fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammarskjold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Ware.
Ware lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammarskjold's head.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammarskjold.
Ware definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammarskjold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Alfred Hammarskjold's cut even more.#T1#
Ware darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ware throws a body shot but no joy.
Ware fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammarskjold manages to avoid it.
Ware is looking to wear down Hammarskjold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ware moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
The cut above Alfred Hammarskjold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ware lands the left hand.
Ware thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ware tests Hammarskjold's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Ware cracks Hammarskjold with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ware has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hammarskjold to stand back up!#ROC#
Hammarskjold is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alfred Hammarskjold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 60: Sweet Blood
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Wuzz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ware quickly recovers to half guard.
Ware is looking to improve his position.
Wuzz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Wuzz 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 Wuzz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ware is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
#SUB#
Wuzz seems to be working for a kimura but Ware defends the submission attempt.
Wuzz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Wuzz 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.
Ware really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wuzz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wuzz not doing much here.
#T1#
Ware looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wuzz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ware is trying to stand up here but Wuzz is controlling him well. #SUB#
Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Ware wants to get back to his feet.
Ware tries to get to full guard but Wuzz has control of the leg.
Wuzz stalling. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wuzz is thwarting Ware's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wuzz in particular looking to stall.
Wuzz trying to mount his opponent but Ware defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wuzz moves into full mount! Ware won't be happy about that!
Ware tries to lock up and control but Wuzz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Wuzz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wuzz content just to control the position here.
Ware really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Ware tries to hold on but Wuzz pushes him away.
Ware working to try and regain half guard.
Ware wants to control but Wuzz is having none of it.
Ware is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wuzz is staying active.
Wuzz moves to back control.
Ware rolls, trying to escape but Wuzz keeps control of the position.
Ware is still trying to improve position.
Wuzz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ware.#SUB#
Wuzz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ware is defending well though. Wuzz let's go of the attempt for now.
Ware tries to roll but Wuzz sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Ware defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wuzz's arms. #SUB#
Ware showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Wuzz tries to keep control of the position but Ware is staying busy.
Wuzz biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wuzz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ware rolls, trying to escape but Wuzz keeps control of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Wuzz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ware won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wuzz off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Wuzz!
David Wuzz retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, David Wuzz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Ware throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ware lands a jab to the nose.
Ware misses with a hook.
Ware moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPeon.
Peon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ware sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Ware's head coaches at LOD: Better Alternative that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peon blocks a jab.
Peon misses with a wild body shot.
Peon moves out of range as Ware strikes.
Ware takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ware's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Ware misses with a body shot.
Peon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ware gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peon.
Peon cracks Ware with an open hand slap.
Von Peon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware slips a straight right by Peon.
Ware blocks a head kick by Peon.
Ware swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peon 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.#CL#
Ware clinches up with Peon and pushes him back against the cage.
Peon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Peon throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ware.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ware.
Peon takes a shot to the head.
Ware cracks Peon with a nice body shot.
Peon looks winded!
Ware stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ware lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peon backwards.
A hook to the body from Ware.
Ware works on Peon's body with a couple of short punches.
Ware stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ware lands with a right to the head.
Ware lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peon or not.
Ware lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peon backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware lands an uppercut.
Ware lands an uppercut.
Ware pushes Peon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ware. #T2#
Ware lands a hook that snaps the head of Peon backwards.
Ware lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ware lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ware lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ware lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ware lands a body shot.
Ware lands with a short shot to the head.
Ware lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ware scores with a shoulder strike.
Ware stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Ware. #ROC#
Peon is rocked!
Ware is working Peon over against the cage.
Peon is still on wobbly legs! Can Ware finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Ware.
Peon seems to have recovered his senses.
Ware makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ware lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peon backwards.
Ware lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ware.#T3#
A short uppercut from Ware.
Ware is working Peon over against the cage.
Ware throws a big uppercut that drops Peon! More strikes from Ware and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peon lies dazed against the cage as Ware celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware very nearly forgot to thank Green Machine Nutritional Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 70: McGee v Podolski
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Vipunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Ware's head coaches at LOD: Better Alternative that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vipunen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ware with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen misses with a looping right.
Vipunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ware.
Ware works Vipunen's body with a nice hook.
Ware throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Vipunen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vipunen with a nice cross.
Ware moves away from the strike by Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
Ware digs a good hook to Vipunen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vipunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vipunen throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Vipunen dodges the punch combination from Ware.
#T1#
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses.
Ware misses with a hook.
Ware throws a hook but Vipunen avoids it easily.
Vipunen throws a jab when Ware was well out of range.
Ware cracks Vipunen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vipunen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vipunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vipunen 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ware looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vipunen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ware momentarily.
Vipunen slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Vipunen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vipunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ware's head.
Ware wants to clinch up but Vipunen keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Ware steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vipunen.
Ware half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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!
Vipunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ware.
It seemed like Vipunen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ware looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Vipunen scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Ware has Vipunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ware throws a head punch that misses.
Vipunen is working Ware over against the cage.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ware.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen lands with a light punch inside.
Ware has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Ware fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vipunen. #T3#
Vipunen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ware controls his hands.
Vipunen lands a shoulder strike.
Ware gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ware misses with some punches.
Vipunen gets through Ware's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ware lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ware blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware prevents a body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen is leaning against Ware and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ware misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vipunen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ware's brow.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ware tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Ware back against the cage.
Ware misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Vipunen lands a right hand.
Vipunen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vipunen misses with an elbow strike.
Vipunen lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Ware has been cut.
Ware lands a body punch.
Vipunen pushes off an throws an elbow but Ware leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ware misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with a body punch.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Ware.
Vipunen takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Ware working aggressively here.
Vipunen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ware.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vipunen throws an elbow but misses.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ware.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vipunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vipunen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ware looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vipunen. That's going to slow Ware down.
Vipunen cracks Ware with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Ware 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vipunen throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Vipunen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ware walks into a jab.
Vipunen misses the jab.
Ware fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vipunen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vipunen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ware slips under a jab.
Vipunen slips a straight right by Ware.
Ware misses with a wild body shot.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Ware.
A leg kick checked by Ware.
Ware feinted with a counter takedown.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Vipunen scores with a sloppy right hand. Ware should have avoided that one.
Ware misses with a looping left.
Vipunen scores with a nice right hand.
Vipunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vipunen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ware with a body shot.
Ware looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
Vipunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick.
Vipunen misses with a straight left. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ware has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vipunen takes a shot to the head.
Ware working aggressively here.
Ware managing to block the knees to the body from Vipunen.
A body shot lands from Ware.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ware.
Vipunen lands a shot to the body.
Ware misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vipunen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ware.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ware.
Vipunen is breathing heavily.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ware creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ware tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Ware goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vipunen prevents a body shot from Ware.
Vipunen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ware.
Vipunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ware lands a right hand.
Vipunen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ware is leaning against Vipunen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ware gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Ware.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Ware presses Vipunen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ware lands with a light punch inside.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ware lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ware lands a nice uppercut.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Ware struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
Ware scores with a shot to the side of Vipunen's head. #CUT#
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ware.
Ware tries a body shot but Vipunen blocks it.
Vipunen throws an elbow that misses.
Ware working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
Ware misses with the head strike.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vipunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ware swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ware swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vipunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ware dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ware throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ware sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ware throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vipunen blocks a jab.
Ware blocks a head kick by Vipunen.
Ware checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ware throws out the jab.
Ware throws a combination that misses
and Vipunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ware throws a poor cross that misses
and Vipunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vipunen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ware finds it's target.
Ware throws a hook to the side of Vipunen's head but Vipunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ware jabs Vipunen right on the nose. Vipunen blinks but takes it well.
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vipunen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Vipunen as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Vipunen drops Ware with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ware looks back up at him and smiles so Vipunen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Ware is rocked!
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Ware is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vipunen missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ware seems to have got his legs back now.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Ware.
Ware paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Aspire 64: Slice vs Frankels
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ware looks to score with a jab to the body but Mo is just out of range.
Mo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ware.
Ware throws out a loose jab but Mo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mo lands a jab-cross combination.
Mo scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Mo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ware scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mo doesn't seem bothered though.
Ware looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ware tries to move into range but Mo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mo misses with a looping right.
Ware keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mo.
Ware wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mo misses the target.
Mo connects with a right hand. Ware shakes it off.
Mo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ware misses with a wild body shot.
Mo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Ware there.#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Mo has been cut.
Ware thuds a left hand into Mo's body.
Ware connects with a body shot.
Mo is breathing heavily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mo. Ware does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ware throws the left hand but Mo avoids the punch easily.
Ware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Mo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ware.
Ware blocks a jab.
Mo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ware looks to throw the jab but Mo is out of range.
Mo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ware was well out of range. Poor timing from Mo.
Ware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ware throws a jab when Mo was well out of range.
Ware lands with a hook. Mo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by Mo.
Mo throws an overhand right that lands on Ware's shoulder, as Ware tries to avoid the shot.
Ware tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ware was well out of range. Poor timing from Mo.
Mo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ware.
Ware is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mo.
Mo staying out of range there.
Mo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Mo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Ware throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
Mo loads up on a big right hand but Ware slips the punch.
Ware tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ware.
It looked like Mo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ware.
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!
Mo throws a body punch but Ware moves out of range.
Ware swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mo throws an off balance right hand
and Ware makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ware takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ware misses with a two punch combination.
Mo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mo looks to throw the jab but Ware is out of range.
Ware missing with a left hand there. Mo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ware lands with an uppercut that bounces Mo off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Mo misses.
Mo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Mo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Ware. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mo takes a swing at Ware's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Ware misses
and Mo counters with a left and a right that stings Ware.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Mo.
Ware ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ware connects with a body shot that sends Mo's belly button to the back.
Mo misses the jab.
Ware scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ware misses with an uppercut
and Mo counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ware lands with a nice body punch.
Mo scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mo misses the target.
Mo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ware counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Mo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mo throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Ware steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mo.#T4#
Mo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ware is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Ware catches Mo right on the button with a cross.
Ware dips to his left and cracks Mo with an uppercut!
Mo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ware throws a shot to the body.
Mo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ware.
Ware jabs Mo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ware misses the shot to the body.
Ware with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ware keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Ware.#CUT2#
Jan Mo's cut is getting worse.
Mo misses with a body shot
and Ware counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Ware. Beautiful body shot.
Mo ducks under a wild hook from Ware.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ware dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Mo'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.
#R2#
Ware avoids the body shot from Mo.
Ware throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ware ducks right into an uppercut from Mo.
Mo throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Ware counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mo! Ware lets Mo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ware drops Mo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mo! Ware dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 47: McGee vs Sarkisyan
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Ware connects with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Ware's head coaches at LOD: Better Alternative that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ware cracks Beefcake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beefcake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ware.
A jab lands there for Ware.
Ware slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beefcake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Ware.
Ware slips a straight right by Beefcake.#KD#
Ware sends Beefcake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ware is motioning to the referee to let Beefcake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
A shot to the liver by Ware. Beautiful body shot.
Beefcake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ware throws a nice looking combination but Beefcake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ware throws a jab when Beefcake was well out of range.
Ware connects with a body shot.
Ware scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Beefcake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ware fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beefcake looks winded!
Ware lands with a big right hook that stumbles Beefcake - he's out on his feet here! Ware follows up with another monster hook that separates Beefcake from consciousness! Beefcake falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ware stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Ware!
After the big win, Marcus Ware made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 39
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Ware fails to land with a series of punches.
Ware tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ware.
Carmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ware looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carmo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Ware swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ware fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmo manages to avoid it.
Donk. Ware catches Carmo right on the button with a cross.
Ware jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carmo tries to counter with a takedown but Ware is quick to defend against it.
Ware gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carmo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo punishes Ware's body with a nice straight punch.
Carmo throws a series of punches but Ware avoids them all with ease.
Carmo slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Carmo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Ware smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ware keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ware scores with a nice strike.
Marcus Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ware. Carmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ware at a distance.
Carmo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carmo tries to move into range but Ware moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carmo throws a right and a left that Ware avoids nicely.
Carmo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ware off the cage and back into range.
Carmo looks to land a combination but Ware avoids it well.
Nice shot by Carmo.
Marcus Ware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
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!
Ware dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carmo misses the shot to the body.
Carmo blocks a jab.
Carmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ware tries to sprawl out of it but Carmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ware manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Carmo both land. Nice combination.
Ware throws a hook but Carmo avoids it easily.#KD#
Carmo drops Ware with a big left hand and mounts him. Ware is in big trouble! #ROC#
Ware is rocked!
Carmo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ware because Carmo loaded up on that one.
Ware is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T3#
Ware really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carmo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Carmo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ware has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ware tries to buck Carmo off but he can't manage it.
Ware looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carmo content just to control the position here. #T4#
Ware is trying to stand up.
Carmo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ware really wants to buck Carmo off and get back to his feet.
Carmo 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 is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Carmo controlling from the full mount.
Carmo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Carmo controlling from the full mount.
Ware tries to buck Carmo off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Carmo misses with a two punch combination.
Carmo throws a hook but Ware avoids it easily.
Carmo swings for the body but Ware moves out of range.
Carmo cracks Ware with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ware takes one on the button.
Carmo misses with a body shot.
Carmo lands a nice hook to Ware's body. Ware takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Carmo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carmo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ware scrambles back to his feet.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmo.
Ware scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
Carmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ware.#T1#
Ware sizes up Carmo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Ware.
No joy there for Ware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ware misses the shot to the body.
Carmo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ware wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ware lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carmo looks to land a combination but Ware avoids it well.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Carmo moved out of range nicely.
Carmo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ware sprawls and moves away.
Carmo moves out of range as Ware strikes.
Carmo tries to counter with a takedown but Ware is quick to defend against it.
Ware misses with the combination.
Carmo staying out of range there.
Carmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Ware swings for the body but Carmo moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Carmo. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Carmo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carmo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ware sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ware drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carmo defends it well.
Carmo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmo throws a good cross that connects.
Ware swings for the body but Carmo moves out of range.
Ware uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carmo.
Ware dodges the punch combination from Carmo.
Carmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Ware paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ware lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ware moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ware misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Carmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ware misses with a looping left.
Carmo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ware moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmo.
Ware connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carmo walks into a straight right hand from Ware.
Carmo misses the shot to the body.
Ware misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ware throws a hook but Carmo blocks it.
Carmo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lucio Francisco Carmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Carmo looks to land a left hand but Ware moved out of range nicely.
Ware misses with a looping left.#TD#
Carmo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ware manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carmo content to stall in guard here.
Carmo stops Ware from standing up.
Carmo stays in close to Ware's body and controls the position.
Ware is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Ware will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carmo lands a jab to the head.
Ware lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carmo takes a swing at Ware's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Ware lands a big right hand that sends Carmo crashing to the mat! Ware stays standing though and waves Carmo back to his feet!
Carmo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ware changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carmo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ware dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 34
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rush avoids the body shot from Ware.
Ware lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Ware feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rush sprawling to the canvas! Rush rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ware finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Rush has been cut.
Marcus Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rush gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ware points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rush wakes up just in time to hear Ware thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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