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Event:
OFC 243: Black Christmas V
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ward dodges the punch combination from Mistry.
We've been told by Mistry's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Mistry.
Mistry looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Mistry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mistry connects with a jab.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Good shot there by Mistry.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mistry throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mistry.
Mistry misses with a two punch combination.
Mistry scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one. #T2#
Mistry tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Mistry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Mistry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mistry throws a body shot but no joy.
Mistry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Mistry.
Nice straight punches there by Mistry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mistry.#T3#
Ward slips under a jab from Mistry.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.#CL#
Mistry gets a clinch.
Ward is trying to drag Mistry to the mat but Mistry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mistry just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Mistry - that landed with a thud.
Mistry just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Mistry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mistry is looking to break free of the clinch but Ward has double underhooks. #T4#
Mistry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward is working for takedown but Mistry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kieran Mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Ward.
Mistry tries to break free but Ward pushes him back against the cage.
Mistry stalling the fight.
Mistry is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mistry down to the mat. Mistry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab by Mistry.
Mistry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kieran Mistry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mistry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mistry tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ward walks into a left hand.
Mistry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mistry connects with a body shot.
Mistry fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Mistry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mistry lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Mistry does no damage.
Ward appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mistry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Mistry.
Mistry tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mistry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Mistry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mistry is looking to clinch.
Ward only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mistry.
Mistry scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kieran Mistry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mistry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mistry throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Mistry connects with a body shot.
Ward blocks a jab.
Mistry misses with a looping left.
Ward with the counter takedown but Mistry avoids it easily.
Mistry tries to clinch up.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Mistry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mistry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Mistry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mistry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mistry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mistry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mistry throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.#T4#
Mistry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
Mistry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mistry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Ward releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kieran Mistry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mistry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Ward misses.
Mistry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mistry throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mistry lands with a nice body punch.
Mistry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Mistry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
Mistry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kieran Mistry is winning the standup battle so far.
Mistry connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Mistry. Those never looked like landing.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mistry throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Mistry tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward flicks out a counter leg kick but Mistry steps away.
Mistry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Mistry fails to land with a series of punches.
Mistry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mistry just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mistry misses with the combination.
Mistry lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.#T2#
Good exchange - Mistry coming out on top.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mistry with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mistry.
Mistry lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Nice jab there from Mistry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Mistry tries to clinch up.
Dustin Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Mistry has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Mistry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mistry misses with the combination.
Ward drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mistry defends it well.
Mistry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mistry.#T4#
Mistry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Mistry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mistry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Mistry stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Mistry has managed to clinch.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Kieran Mistry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Mistry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mistry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Mistry!
The defeated Dustin Ward had this to say: 'Sorry to disappoint all my fellow nerds out there but I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Bornay shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bornay drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Bornay stands up from Ward's guard - Bornay perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Bornay shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bornay shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lafon Bornay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Bornay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bornay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bornay somewhat.
Ward throws out a counter right but Bornay avoids it with no problem.#T3##TD#
Bornay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Bornay is now in Ward's guard.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bornay postures up.
Bornay wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Ward wants to sweep here but Bornay controlling him for the moment.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Bornay gets to his feet - Ward follows without any prompting. #TD#
Bornay feints and as Ward raises his hands in defense, Bornay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bornay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
Bornay trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay dominated that round.
That's time! Bornay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bornay enables Ward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bornay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Bornay has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward trying to control but Bornay is working from the bottom.
Bornay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bornay tries to get out of the position.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bornay keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Bornay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bornay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Bornay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
Ward looking to control.
Bornay wanted to stand there but Ward had control of the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Ward swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ward won't be happy with that.
Bornay wants to stand but Ward has his arm trapped.
Bornay tries to stand but Ward controls the position and pulls Bornay into his guard.
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Bornay won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lafon Bornay will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bornay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bornay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bornay wants it to stay on the feet.
Bornay attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward takes a swing at Bornay's ribcage but misses.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bornay shoots and misses
and Ward counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lafon Bornay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bornay shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ward misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Bornay wants to stand but Ward has his arm trapped.
Bornay wants to stand but Ward has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Bornay wants to stand and escape but instead Ward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dustin Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Bornay blocks nicely.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Bornay is retaining full guard.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Bornay has wrist control.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Bornay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ward has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up. #T4#
Bornay wants to stand and escape but instead Ward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Bornay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Bornay!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
Ward wants to hit a switch here but Bornay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ward there!
Ward is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Bornay stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ward has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Bornay dives in and scores a takedown into Ward's guard.
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 Lafon Bornay.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bornay, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!
In defeat, Dustin Ward stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to disappoint all my fellow nerds out there but I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 10
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jostrzebski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ward's hands.
Jostrzebski with a hook.
Jostrzebski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jostrzebski jabs Ward right on the nose. Ward blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Jostrzebski lands a big uppercut and Ward crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ward looks OK. Jostrzebski waves Ward back to his feet!#ROC#
Ward is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dustin Ward has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jostrzebski loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward tries a quick counter leg kick but Jostrzebski is wise to it.
A jab from Jostrzebski misses.
Ward steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward defending well as Jostrzebski loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Ward releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jostrzebski lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Jostrzebski misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Jostrzebski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jostrzebski looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jostrzebski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph Jostrzebski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jostrzebski sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ward takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Jostrzebski.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Jostrzebski finish him?#T2#
Jostrzebski lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Jostrzebski throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Jostrzebski lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Jostrzebski cracks Ward with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jostrzebski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ward to stand back up!
Ward keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jostrzebski.
A countering left hand to the body from Ward misses.
Jostrzebski misses with a looping left.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Ward is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jostrzebski with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Ward with the counter takedown but Jostrzebski avoids it easily.
Ward moves away from the strike by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski connects with a looping right hand.
Jostrzebski looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Jostrzebski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jostrzebski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Jostrzebski lands with a shot to the body.
Jostrzebski lands with a cross.
Jostrzebski lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
Ward has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jostrzebski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
Jostrzebski thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Jostrzebski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Jostrzebski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Ward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jostrzebski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Ward releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jostrzebski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Ward was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ward slips a straight right by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Jostrzebski.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jostrzebski misses.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.#T1#
Jostrzebski throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jostrzebski scores with a punch to the head.
Jostrzebski takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Jostrzebski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jostrzebski misses with a looping right.
Ward only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jostrzebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.#KD#
Jostrzebski cracks Ward with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ward looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jostrzebski finish him?
#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!
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BOOM! Jostrzebski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ward. Ward tries to recover but Jostrzebski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ward lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jostrzebski!
Joseph Jostrzebski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Dustin Ward stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to disappoint all my fellow nerds out there but I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 7
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ward misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Bornay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bornay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet. #T1#
Bornay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bornay preventing the sweep.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Bornay is proving a slippery customer.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bornay's guard. #REVB#
Ward trying to control but Bornay is working from the bottom.
Bornay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bornay is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bornay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bornay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bornay pushes his legs off easily.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bornay looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Ward throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bornay passes into half guard.
Bornay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bornay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ward is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bornay rolls with it to try and escape but Ward cranks on the arm and Bornay is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Ward!
Dustin Ward took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
McJoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
McJoe backing away here, and Ward unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McJoe.
Ward only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McJoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward tries a quick counter leg kick but McJoe is wise to it.
McJoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
McJoe shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McJoe.
McJoe backing away here, and Ward unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe McJoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McJoe lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
McJoe misses with a body shot.
Ward was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joe McJoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by McJoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward, which made it look bad.
McJoe shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McJoe has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
McJoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ward appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McJoe throws a shot to the body.
McJoe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McJoe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. McJoe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
McJoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McJoe off to one side.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McJoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but McJoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McJoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McJoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McJoe misses with a body shot
and Ward finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McJoe lands with a good body shot.
McJoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McJoe backing away here, and Ward unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McJoe lands with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McJoe swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McJoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McJoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ward avoids the body shot from McJoe.
Ward flicks out a counter leg kick but McJoe steps away.
McJoe misses with a wild body shot.
McJoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but McJoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McJoe lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
McJoe scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
McJoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McJoe goes for a double leg but Ward avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ward continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe McJoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McJoe tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McJoe shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
McJoe shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Ward releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McJoe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
McJoe is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
McJoe throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
McJoe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ward's guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing McJoe from controlling successfully.
Ward trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ward has his foot on McJoe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McJoe works his way back into a safe position though.
McJoe trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but McJoe defends easily.
#T3#
McJoe wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
McJoe looking to pass the guard.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
McJoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but McJoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McJoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McJoe pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but McJoe is controlling well.
McJoe passes to full mount!
McJoe tries to control but Ward wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McJoe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McJoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McJoe blocks it well.
McJoe looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McJoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ward to the mat! Ward manages to get full guard.
McJoe looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ward keeping moving, preventing McJoe from controlling successfully.
McJoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward working a defensive guard but McJoe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but McJoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Ward is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McJoe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ward tries to reverse the position but McJoe maintains control.
McJoe thowing shots but they're missing.
McJoe looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB#
McJoe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ward turns into him and now he's in McJoe's guard.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McJoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
McJoe being controlled here, momentarily.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McJoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ward engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dustin Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward preventing the sweep.
Ward throws a strike but McJoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McJoe looking to pass the guard.
McJoe won't allow Ward to sweep him here. #T4#
Ward keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McJoe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ward dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McJoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McJoe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McJoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward advances position into side control!
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 Joe McJoe.
Well McJoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe McJoe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe McJoe thanked Lion Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Dustin Ward was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry to disappoint all my fellow nerds out there but I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Event:
SPFC XIV
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Raskolnikov instigates a clinch.
Ward throws an elbow but it misses.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raskolnikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raskolnikov lands with a left to the head.
Raskolnikov blocks the elbow strike.
Raskolnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Raskolnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raskolnikov misses with the head strike.
Ward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raskolnikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raskolnikov lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Raskolnikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Raskolnikov just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Ward throws an elbow that misses.
Raskolnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raskolnikov.
Ward definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Raskolnikov.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Raskolnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Raskolnikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raskolnikov.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Raskolnikov on the inside.
Raskolnikov pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov working Ward over with knees to the body.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T2#
Raskolnikov with a knee to the head.
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Good body shot from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raskolnikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raskolnikov prevents it.
Raskolnikov gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Raskolnikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Raskolnikov lands an elbow inside.
Raskolnikov lands with a left to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raskolnikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raskolnikov has Ward pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ward is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Raskolnikov - that's hurt Ward badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ward is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ward doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rod Raskolnikov!
The defeated Dustin Ward had this to say: 'Sorry to disappoint all my fellow nerds out there but I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Wolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ward looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ward taking a bit of punishment here - Wolf scoring with strikes.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ward in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wolf tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dustin Ward!
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