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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Loko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ware counters with a two punch combo.
Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from Loko, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Loko tries to sprawl but Ware drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ware content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ware's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko tries to roll over but Ware keeps him under control.
Loko looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Loko is looking to get back to is feet but Ware passes into side control.
Ware controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loko tries to escape but Ware is in control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Loko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loko keeps trying to improve his position.
Ware grinds an elbow into Loko's temple.
Loko is trying to buck Ware off.
Loko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Ware doesn't have the hooks in and Loko manages to turn into his guard.
Loko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loko being controlled here momentarily.
Ware wants to stand but Loko is controlling the position.
Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Loko is looking to advance position but Ware has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ware with a couple of short strikes.
Ware won't let Loko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Ware has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loko's face.
Loko is desperately trying to improve his position but Ware has a good base and remains in mount.
Loko is in a horrible position here. Ware smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loko is looking to get to half guard.
Ware tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ware working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Loko is working to get back to half guard.
Ware takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ware stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ware wants it to stay on the feet.
Loko misses with a takedown attempt
and Ware counters with a one-two to the body.
Loko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ware manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loko tries to clinch but Ware moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ware.
Loko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ware lands some shots froms side control.
Loko looking for a sweep but Ware has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loko can do to turn this around?
Loko is trying desperately to improve position.
Ware content just to control the position here. #T1#
Loko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loko is breathing heavily.
Ware controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Loko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Loko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ware is looking to stand up but Loko isn't so interested in that idea.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loko throws a strike but Ware rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Loko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ware is one step ahead there.
Loko working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Loko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ware has picked Loko up and slammed him! Loko can't keep hold of the triangle and Ware manages to pass to side control!
Loko tries to bench press Ware off him but Ware keeps the position.
Loko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dallas Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loko is pushing Ware's head away, looking to escape. Ware manages to hold on to the position though.
Loko is looking to get back to his feet here but Ware is keeping cool and he's managed to take Loko's back.
Ware is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Loko up.
Loko is really stuck here.
#T4#
Ware throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Loko!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ware scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ware really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Loko.
Ware has the hooks in. Loko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Loko right now.
Loko is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Loko misses
and Ware counters with a two punch combo.
Ware keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Ware on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loko fails with the takedown.
Loko is looking to clinch.
As Loko looks to move away, Ware throws a big counter combo but Loko just gets out of the way.
Loko tries to clinch up but Ware circles away and keeps his distance.
Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loko.
A low kick from Loko misses
and Ware counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Ware shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Loko wants to hit a switch here but Ware passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loko there!
Ware won't let Loko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Loko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ware content just to control the position here.
Loko working to try and regain half guard.
Ware raining down shots from the mount!
Ware controlling the position easily from mount.
Ware is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Loko is in real trouble.
What can Loko do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
Loko is trying to stand back up.
Ware is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Loko can't escape the position.
Ware just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Loko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Loko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ware.
Ware has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Loko tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ware looking for the choke but no joy.
Can Loko hold on?! Ware is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Loko tries to escape but Ware has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Loko right now.
#T4#
Loko is really stuck here.
Loko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ware.
You can see the frustration on Loko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ware throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Loko!
Loko tries to break free.
Ware lands a shot to the head.
Ware controlling well, preventing Loko from escaping the position.
Baba Loko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware is riding his opponent, not letting Loko buck him off.
Dallas Ware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ware 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Dela Cruz shoots in but Ware avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck for Ware with that takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Dallas Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
Ware stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ware wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz shoots and misses
and Ware makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ware shoots for a takedown but Dela Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dela Cruz enables Ware to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dela Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware is stalling in the full guard.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Ware works over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Ware connects with a couple of short punches.
Ware is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ware throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dela Cruz's waist but Dela Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ware off to one side.
Ware shoots for a double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Ware's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Ware pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Ware sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ware shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Ware feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ware defends it easily.#T3#
Ware is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ware slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ware accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ware sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ware makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ware shoots in looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Ware keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dela Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Ware with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ware counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Dela Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Ware sprawls well. He's pushed Dela Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dallas Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Ware gets double underhooks and turns Dela Cruz into the cage.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Ware was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dallas Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ware closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz circles away.
Ware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ware manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dela Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Dela Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.
Ware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Ware sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ware has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ware drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dela Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ware has Dela Cruz in his guard.#REVB#
Dela Cruz is fighting to break Ware's control of his arms but Ware is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ware looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ware looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ware! #REVR##T2#
Ware lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dela Cruz down.
Dela Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dela Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Ware dominates the positioning.
Ware working the body and head with strikes.
Ware lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dela Cruz down.
Ware in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Ware scoring with punches and elbows.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dela Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ware controlling from side mount.
Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ware lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Ware control the position.
Dela Cruz is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ware is really struggling to control Dela Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ware dives in and scores a takedown into Dela Cruz's guard.
Ware showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ware accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ware working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Ware sprawls well.#TD#
Ware looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ware stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position.
Ware is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Ware content to stall in guard here.
Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ware gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ware 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ware as Pixel shoots in.
Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pixel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pixel throws a right hand that Ware ducks under and follows up with a left that Ware also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Pixel clinches with his opponent.
Ware wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pixel has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ware goes for a takedown attempt but Pixel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ware stuffs the takedown attempt from Pixel. Pixel gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ware closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pixel's guard.
Pixel is wriggling around but Ware manages to pass to half guard.
Ware perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Pixel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pixel trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Pixel looking for submissions off his back.
Pixel is trying to get back to full guard.
Pixel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ware postures up.
Pixel wants to control but Ware passes easily into half guard.
Ware sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pixel defending well though.
Ware keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pixel is trying to get back to full guard.
Ware seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Pixel trying to hold on to Ware's head to control him but Ware postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pixel but Pixel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pixel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Pixel looks to move away, Ware throws a big counter combo but Pixel just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pixel.
Dallas Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellias Pixel.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pixel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pixel tries to clinch up but Ware circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ware's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ware or perhaps it was just good defense by Pixel, which made it look bad.
Pixel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ware seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ware gets a double leg takedown into Pixel's guard.
Ware engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dallas Ware will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pixel throws a series of punches but Ware avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Ware misses the target.
Ware fails with the takedown.
Pixel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ware defends well and Pixel ends up having to push Ware into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ware darts in looking for a takedown but Pixel gets double underhooks and turns Ware into the cage. #TD2#
Pixel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pixel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ware is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pixel is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pixel working the strikes but Ware uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ware tries to kick Pixel off but Pixel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Pixel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Pixel is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ware strikes from the bottom but Pixel uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#SUB2#
Pixel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pixel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dallas Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pixel is breathing heavily.
Ware is trying to control Pixel's posture but Pixel avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pixel looking to control but instead Ware has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pixel prevents Ware from standing back up.
Pixel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pixel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ware knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ware is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ware is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pixel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pixel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pixel wants it to stay on the feet.#T3##TD#
Ware manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pixel on his heels. He'll look to pass Pixel's guard now, I'm sure.
Pixel is wriggling around but Ware manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Pixel tries to kick Ware off but Ware keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pixel trying to hold on to Ware's head to control him but Ware postures up.
Ware prevents Pixel from improving his position.
Ware seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB2#
Pixel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pixel wants to get back to his feet.
Ware content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ellias Pixel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Pixel clinches up with Ware and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ware pulls guard.
Pixel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pixel slips nicely into half guard.
Ware is not content to let Pixel control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pixel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ware is controlling Pixel's trapped leg to prevent Pixel from advancing to side control.#T1#
Pixel trying to pass the guard but Ware defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pixel 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.
Ware wants to control but Pixel is keeping busy.
Pixel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ware's head.
Ware is trying to stand.
Pixel trying to control from Ware's half guard. Ware has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pixel trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Pixel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ware stalls. #BC2#
Pixel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pixel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ware's waist but Ware gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pixel off to one side. #CL2#
Pixel clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Ware tries to pull guard but Pixel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ware pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware keeping full guard, as Pixel tries to pass.
Pixel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Ware pushes Pixel off and gets back to his feet.
Pixel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pixel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Ware was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pixel missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Ware looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pixel!
Pixel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ware wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Pixel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ware presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ware controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware breaks from Pixel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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 Dallas Ware.
I think Ware has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Ware!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Ensign pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ensign tries for a takedown but Ware sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Ensign.
Ware tried to counter with a leg kick but Ensign avoided it.
Ware shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ensign as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ensign gets caught flat footed, as Ware shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ensign tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ensign is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ensign tries to strike from the bottom.
Ware postures up.
#T1#
Ensign bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ware's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Ensign drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ware looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ware looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ware! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ensign some visible discomfort.
Ensign is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ensign tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ware easily slips into full mount! #T2#
Ware avoids the attempt from Ensign to control.
Ensign might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ware haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ensign is working to get back to half guard.
Ensign is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ware is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ensign can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ensign tries to lock up and control but Ware gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Ensign working to try and regain half guard.
Ensign takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ware tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ware avoids the attempt from Ensign to control.
Ensign is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Ensign is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ware with a couple of short strikes.
Ensign is looking to improve his position but Ware isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Ware's cut.
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#
Ensign misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ensign throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Cooper Ensign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ensign. Ware does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ware throws a counter high kick but Ensign was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Ensign changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ware looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ware is trying to buck Ensign off.
Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ware struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ensign tries to advance position but instead Ware slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ensign throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Ensign looks to land a strike but Ware avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ensign trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ensign landing with the ground and pound.
Ware seems keen to control Ensign's posture.
Ensign must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ensign trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ware fails with a takedown attempt.
Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ensign.
Ensign fails with a takedown attempt.
Ensign fails to land the takedown.
Dallas Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Ensign.
Ensign is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ware shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ensign as he avoids it easily.
Ware dives in for a single leg takedown but Ensign sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Ensign.
Ware half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Ensign closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ensign lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ware manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ensign struggles to land a body shot inside as Ware controls his hands.
#T4#
Ware controlling the action here for a moment.
Ensign unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ensign looking to stall.
Ware is pushing Ensign up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ensign to keep the fight standing.
Ware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Ware pulls guard effortlessly.
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 trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ware looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cooper Ensign will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dallas Ware's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ensign shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ensign was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ware is not content to let Ensign control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Ensign.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ensign is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ensign tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ensign has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Ensign tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ensign is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ware will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ensign swings around for an armbar but Ware sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ensign's guard.
Ware working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ensign's head.#T2#
Ware is fighting to break Ensign's control of his arms but Ensign is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ensign manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ensign takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ensign lands a nice knee to the body.
Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ensign to keep the fight standing.
Ensign is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Ensign pulls guard.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ensign trying to keep a closed guard but Ware is proving a slippery customer.
Ware stopping the sweep attempt from Ensign.#T3#
Ensign working a defensive guard here.
Ware controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ensign is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Ware looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ensign is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ensign trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ware manages to pass to mount!
Ensign is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cooper Ensign.
I think Ensign has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dallas Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bonifacio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ware, pushing him back against the cage.
Ware tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonifacio smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Bonifacio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ware is breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Dallas Ware has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifacio obliges.
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Ware takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio working Ware over with knees to the body.
Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye.
Bonifacio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye.
Bonifacio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Ware takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonifacio connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ware takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ware fails to pull guard.
Bonifacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifacio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ware in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio landing knees to the head.
Ware really is a fat lump.
Ware is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ware jumps guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonifacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ware is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonifacio missing with knees to the body.
Ware is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
#T3#
A short left from Bonifacio.
Ware is trying to drag Bonifacio to the mat but Bonifacio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye.
Bonifacio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Bonifacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ware is defending well for now.
Ware taking a breather.
Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ware avoiding damage as Bonifacio throws knees to the body.
Ware takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
Ware ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ware no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonifacio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ware looking for a sweep. Not yet Ware, not yet. #T4#
Ware working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonifacio.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonifacio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ware works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bonifacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonifacio feints and then cracks Ware's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ware down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bonifacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Ware's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ware takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonifacio connects with the punch.
Ware tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Bonifacio rushes Ware and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonifacio landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards. #CUT2#
Dallas Ware's cut is getting worse.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonifacio lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio working Ware over with knees to the body.
Bonifacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ware's face.
#T1#
Bonifacio scores a nice knee to the body.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Ware looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jose Bonifacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ware tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifacio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ware tries to pull guard but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye. #TD#
Ware pulls Bonifacio into guard.
Bonifacio postures up in Ware's guard and throws a big left but Ware blocks it.
Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely.
Ware trying to keep a closed guard but Bonifacio is proving a slippery customer.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Bonifacio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonifacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
Ware has momentary wrist control but Bonifacio slips an elbow through the middle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dallas Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Bonifacio closes the distance and pushes Ware back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonifacio with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonifacio looking to throw knees to the head but Ware is blocking nicely.
Ware wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ware working hard to break the clinch.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ware blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonifacio scores a nice knee to the body.
Ware tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ware has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonifacio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bonifacio landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing.
Bonifacio landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifacio obliges.
Ware has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonifacio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ware has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonifacio crunches a lovely knee into Ware's ribcage.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonifacio crunches a lovely knee into Ware's ribcage.
Bonifacio prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ware jumps guard and drags Bonifacio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonifacio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely.
Bonifacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dallas Ware's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ware on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Bonifacio gets a clinch.
Ware working hard to break the clinch.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonifacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ware's face.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ware's defenses.
Bonifacio lands an elbow inside that Ware shrugs off.
Bonifacio lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifacio obliges.
Ware fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonifacio gets through Ware's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Ware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Ware tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Ware drops back down to his feet.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Bonifacio scores a nice knee to the body.
Ware blocks the elbow strike.
Bonifacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ware is trying to stall.
Ware takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the head.
Bonifacio throws an elbow but it misses.
Bonifacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ware avoids it.
Ware tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonifacio smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Ware fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands an elbow that stopped Ware in his tracks for a moment.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifacio working Ware over with knees to the body.
Ware wants a takedown.
Ware tries to pull guard but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those.
Bonifacio prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifacio working Ware over with knees to the body.
Ware tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Ware drops back down to his feet.
Ware can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Ware turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bonifacio is pushing Ware's head away, looking to escape. Ware manages to hold on to the position though.
Ware taking a break here but Bonifacio is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Bonifacio is refusing to be controlled, as Ware sits in half guard. #ES2#
Bonifacio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Bonifacio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ware circles away quickly and effectively.
Dallas Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Bonifacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ware takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonifacio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Bonifacio!
A victorious Jose Bonifacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nunez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nunez lands an overhand right.
Matt Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nunez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nunez throws a hook to the side of Ware's head but Ware sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ware feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nunez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nunez wants it to stay on the feet.
Nunez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nunez looks to land a combination but Ware avoids it well.
Ware will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nunez misses the shot to the body.
As Nunez looks to move away, Ware throws a big counter combo but Nunez just gets out of the way.#TD#
Ware shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nunez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ware's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ware landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Ware controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nunez wants to sweep but no luck.
Nunez wants to stand and escape but Ware is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ware with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware checks a leg kick.
Nunez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nunez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ware takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nunez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ware momentarily.
Nunez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ware had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Nunez throws out a loose jab but Ware uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nunez lands an overhand right.
Ware shoots and misses
letting Nunez counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ware shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nunez pinned against the cage. Nunez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ware shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nunez misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunez lands a jab.
Nunez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ware ducks right into an uppercut from Nunez. #T3#
Nunez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nunez throws a jab when Ware was well out of range.
As Nunez backs away, Ware returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nunez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ware takes one to the chin there.
Ware shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunez defends it nicely.
Nunez 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.
Nunez misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ware misses the target.
Nunez clobbers Ware with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nunez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nunez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Ware drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nunez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4##SUB#
Ware drops back looking for a leg! Nunez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nunez manages to kick Ware off! Ware jumps back into Nunez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware is working Nunez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nunez wants to stand up but Ware is controlling him. #SUB#
Ware drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ware jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nunez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nunez cracks Ware with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ware shoots for a takedown but Nunez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matt Nunez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunez lands with a cross.
Nunez scores with a punch to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ware or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunez, which made it look bad.
Nunez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nunez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware slips a jab and a cross from Nunez.
Ware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez misses the body punch
and Ware counters with a left and a right that stings Nunez.
Nunez lands a jab.
Matt Nunez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A left lands for Nunez.
Ware uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunez.
Ware takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ware takes one to the chin there.
Ware looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ware uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunez.
A bone on bone clash there as Ware blocks the leg kick.
Nunez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ware is out of range and Nunez settles back down.
Ware walks into a jab.
Nunez tries to bum rush Ware with a series of wild strikes but Ware uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunez is breathing heavily.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Nunez.
A swing and a miss from Nunez.
Nunez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Nunez lands a jab.
Nunez leaves Ware with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nunez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ware.
Ware appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nunez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ware with a poor takedown
letting Nunez counter with a right hand.
Nunez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ware takes one on the button.
Nunez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nunez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ware. Ware circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Danga de danga de dang - Nunez scores with a four punch combination!
Nunez throws a jab when Ware was well out of range.
Nunez misses with a right hand
and Ware counters with a good low kick that Nunez was not able to check. #T3#
Nunez misses with a low kick as Ware jumps back.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nunez enables Ware to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nunez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nunez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ware manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Ware slips a nice elbow through Nunez's hands, connecting with Nunez's forehead.
Ware stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nunez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Nunez is trying to escape back to his feet but Ware uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nunez bucks up and tries to throw Ware off but instead Ware has got his back!
Ware really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nunez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nunez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nunez misses with an uppercut. Ware saw that one coming.
Ware throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunez's waist but Nunez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ware off to one side.
Nunez throws out a counter right but Ware avoids it with no problem.
Ware walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nunez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ware blocks a low kick nicely.
Ware went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nunez scores with a decent looking hook.
Nunez lands a nice shot that snaps Ware's head back.
Nunez scores with a hook.
Dallas Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez looks to land a left hand but Ware moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware closes the distance and clinches up with Nunez, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes Nunez against the cage but Nunez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nunez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nunez misses with a low kick.
Nunez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ware.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez with a jab.#T1##TD#
Ware feints and as Nunez raises his hands in defense, Ware changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ware is stalling in the full guard.
Ware prevents Nunez from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Ware's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dallas Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ware content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nunez wants to hit a switch here but Ware passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nunez there!
Ware trying to control but Nunez is having none of it. #T3#
Ware lands with some strikes.
Matt Nunez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nunez tries to lock up and control but Ware gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ware sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ware scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nunez?
#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ware cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nunez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Nunez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ware.
Nunez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nunez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware controlling the pace for now.
Dallas Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ware putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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 Dallas Ware.
I think Nunez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Nunez!
A very excited looking Matt Nunez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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