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Event:
SP ICON: HILO'S FINEST
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
Ward sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Ward connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by King.
King throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward slips a straight right by King.
Ward works King's body with a nice hook.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ward works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as King shoots in.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ward has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ward lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ward's guard.
King distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ward has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
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.
King scoring with punches and elbows.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Ward is looking for a sweep.
King wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
King working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ward sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ward is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King misses with the ground and pound.
King trying to control the position but Ward is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
King takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from King.
King throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Ward.
Ward missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Ward dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
King slips under a jab from Ward.
A cross from Ward lands.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
King works his way into full mount! #T1#
Ward manages to regain half guard. Good work.
King controlling the action here.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward keeping control of the position.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots.
King controlling the pace.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King. #T3#
King content to control rather than advance.
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if King is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
King wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ward pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Ward tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward.
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 Devon King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
King walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ward connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
King throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Aaron Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
King slips under a jab.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
King 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 Devon King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
Ward misses the shot to the body. #T2#
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Ward punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
#TD#
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #T3#
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ward misses the body punch
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King slips under a jab.
Ward scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Ward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ward lands a head shot.
Ward throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with an overhand left.
King shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
King is rocked!
A jab from Ward finds it's way through King's defenses.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.#TD#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ward 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Ward!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Ward thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SP ICON: True Colours
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Chester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chester with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Chester is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ward's half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, if Chester is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Chester looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Chester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chester not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Chester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chester performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chester prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ward tries to get out of the position.
Chester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though. #SUB2#
Chester is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Chester thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Chester is working for a submission of some sort.
Chester lands strikes from half guard.
Chester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Chester wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Chester has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ward defend it? Chester steps over the head and cranks it - Ward is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Chester!
John Chester bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SP ICON: New faces
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Graciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Graciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graciano.
Graciano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoyce Graciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graciano has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graciano fails with the takedown.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graciano tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graciano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Graciano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ward counters with a nice uppercut.
Graciano shoots in but no luck this time.
Graciano fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Ward counters with a nice right hand that sends Graciano toppling to the canvas! Graciano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ward finish him?!#ROC2#
Graciano is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hoyce Graciano has been cut.
Graciano misses with a takedown
and Ward counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Graciano badly! Ward follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Graciano out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ward finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Ward!
A very excited looking Aaron Ward 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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Event:
ROTR Semi-Finals - 155 & 170
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel Penn. That's going to slow Ward down.
A low kick from Steel Penn is predictable there
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward checks a leg kick nicely.
Ward misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Ward misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Steel Penn throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Ward 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.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Ward digs a good hook to Steel Penn's body.
Steel Penn connects with a leg kick. Ward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ward checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Ward thuds a left hand into Steel Penn's body.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Steel Penn tries to counter with a takedown but Ward is quick to defend against it.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Penn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ward manages to circle out of the way.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ward.
Ward swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Ward.#T3#
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward misses the jab.
Steel Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ward scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ward misses the jab.
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Ward.#T4#
Ward punishes Steel Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Steel Penn only half commits.
Ward is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Ward lands the left hand.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Ward misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Steel Penn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ward throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
Ward takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
Ward punishes Steel Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ward lands a body shot.
Steel Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steel Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn tries to counter by clinching up but Ward breaks away and moves out of range.
Ward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel Penn misses with a low kick as Ward jumps back.
Steel Penn throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
Steel Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Steel Penn's head back.
Steel Penn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A low kick from Steel Penn is predictable there
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Ward lands with a shot 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!
Ward blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel Penn looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aaron Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel Penn under the eye.
Steel Penn motions for Ward to come forward. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Steel Penn's ribs.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
Ward is wriggling around but Steel Penn manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB##SU#
Steel Penn decides to return to a standing position.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Ward 's knee.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Steel Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Steel Penn tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward throws out a counter right but Steel Penn avoids it with no problem.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Steel Penn moves away and avoids it.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ward takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Ward works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Ward blocks the leg kick.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Ward.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Ward slips under a jab from Steel Penn.
Ward tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel Penn misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ward misses.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Steel Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Steel Penn is out of range.
Steel Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel Penn at a distance.
Aaron Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
A left and a right from Ward both land. Nice combination.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
Ward works the jab nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Steel Penn misses.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Steel Penn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ward's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel Penn is looking to chop away at Ward's legs.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn. Steel Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ThreehundredK Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward digs a good body shot into Steel Penn's ribs.
Ward with a jab.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Steel Penn counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward cracks Steel Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ward works Steel Penn's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel Penn at a distance.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Ward.
Steel Penn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steel Penn moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A jab lands there for Ward.
Steel Penn slips a jab from Ward.
Ward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Ward tries to get set, Steel Penn tries to push him back and clinch up but Ward manages to avoid the attempt.
Steel Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
A low kick from Steel Penn misses
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aaron Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ward winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Ward!
A victorious Aaron Ward 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:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 185 rd 1
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Chester throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward throws out a counter right but Chester avoids it with no problem.
Chester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chester misses with a two punch combination.
Ward now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chester tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like John Chester has been cut.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Chester ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Chester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chester trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chester looking to pass the guard.
Chester is in close to Ward's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chester throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Chester drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Chester off! Chester jumps back into Ward's guard. #SUB#
Chester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chester is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#SUB#
Chester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chester controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chester engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward controls Chester momentarily but Chester frees himself.
Chester throws a big elbow that misses.
Chester is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chester lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chester lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Chester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chester slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.#SUB#
Chester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Chester eventually gives up the hold.
Chester sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chester thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Chester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Chester's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chester fails with the takedown
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Chester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chester.
Chester fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chester gets a takedown into half guard.
Chester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Chester drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head. #SUB#
Chester looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chester thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chester has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Chester is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chester content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chester missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Chester is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ward is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Chester!
After the fight, John Chester was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 700 Round 2
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Viper instigates a clinch.
Viper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viper just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
A short left from Ward.
Ward tries to circle away but Viper has him pinned against the cage.
Viper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viper tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
Viper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Viper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viper.
#TD#
Viper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Viper controlling from side mount.
Viper misses with the ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Viper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Ward managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Viper.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viper tries to advance position but instead Ward slips a leg back in to half guard.
Viper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Viper trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Viper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Viper lands with a punch from half guard.
Viper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Viper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Viper winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viper is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Viper.
#T3#
Viper prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward looks winded!
Viper not doing much here.
Viper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Viper controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viper lands a big shot there that rocks Ward but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Viper controlling from the full mount.
Viper landing strikes from the mount.
Viper has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ward's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viper landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Viper.
Viper working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Viper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Viper clinches up against the cage.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Viper has double underhooks.
Viper can't get the takedown.
Ward has a couple of punches blocked by Viper.
Viper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viper misses with a punch to the body.
Viper has Ward pushed against the cage.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ward misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward blocking some punches.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Viper has the dominant position.
Ward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viper tries to score a body lock takedown but Ward shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Viper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Viper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viper.
Viper struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Ward makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viper fails to land.
Viper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viper avoiding damage.
Ward prevents a body shot from Viper.
Viper effectively controlling the action here.
Viper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ward lands a hook that snaps the head of Viper backwards.
Viper swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Viper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viper stalling.
Viper misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Viper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Viper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward working a defensive guard but Viper manages to pass into side control anyway.
Viper working the ground and pound but Ward is defending the strikes.
Ward is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Viper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Viper passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ward!
Ward taking shots to the head.
Viper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Viper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Viper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Viper raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Ward that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Viper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viper content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Viper is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ward to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ward shrugs it off.
Ward in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viper lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Viper working for a submission but Ward is keeping him at bay.
Viper lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Viper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viper.#CL#
Viper moves into the clinch.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Viper tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ward blocks an uppercut.
Viper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Viper keeps him there for the moment.
Viper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Viper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Viper has Ward pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Viper pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ward tumbling to the mat - Viper dives into Ward's guard.
Darth Viper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viper throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Viper drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Viper off! Viper jumps back into Ward's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Viper with a nice head shot there.
Viper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viper scoring with some ground and pound.
Viper forces his way into half guard.
Viper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Viper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aaron Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viper lands a nice short elbow.
Viper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Viper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viper winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Viper not doing much here.
Viper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Darth Viper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Viper not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Viper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Viper, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Darth Viper!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Darth Viper!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Darth Viper!
Darth Viper wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 700 Round 1
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Vip throws a big shot that misses.
Vip throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Win Vip has been cut.
Vip is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Vip wants to clinch
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Vip moves into the clinch.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Vip working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Vip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ward lands an uppercut.#T1#
Vip throws a head punch that misses.
Ward is trying to push Vip away but Vip has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vip gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vip keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Vip swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Vip.
Ward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vip lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Vip has the dominant position.
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Ward blocking some punches.
Ward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ward is trying to break free.
Vip lands a right hand. #T2#
Vip misses with a punch on the inside.
Vip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Vip has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vip manages to break the clinch.
Vip lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vip tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Vip wants to clinch
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Vip is rocked!
Vip misses with an uppercut
and Ward counters with a right hand from hell and Vip is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Ward!
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