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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Patterson moves into the clinch. Patterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ware tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patterson smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Patterson closes the distance and pushes Ware back into the cage. Ware is working for takedown but Patterson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ware moves out of range of the body kick. Ware seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Patterson has knocked Ware down with a huge combo! Patterson steps away and waves a wobbly Ware back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2# It looks like Nickolas Ware has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ware gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ware tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Patterson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ware buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ware!! Ware is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Patterson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Ramazotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ramazotti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ware sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2# Ramazotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ware has escaped the position, nice work there. Ware tries to improve position but can't. Ware managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ramazotti.
Ware really is a fat lump. Ware is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti wants to take a breather but Ware manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramazotti. Ramazotti preventing the sweep. Ramazotti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1# Ramazotti wants to pass the guard but Ware is keeping the position. Ramazotti trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. Ramazotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ware is keeping the position for now. Ramazotti throws an elbow that misses. Ware uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramazotti's guard. Nice move by Ware!#REVR# Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramazotti 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.#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. Ramazotti keeping moving, preventing Ware from controlling successfully. Ramazotti wants to get back to his feet but Ware passes into half guard.
Ware is trying to control. Ramazotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ware not doing much here.
Ramazotti is trying to stand back up but Ware is controlling him
#T3# Ramazotti wants to improve his position but Ware is controlling well.
Ramazotti is trying to stand.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Ramazotti moves into the clinch.#TD2# Ramazotti is trying to trip Ware. He has hold of a leg but Ware is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ramazotti persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Ramazotti looks winded! Ramazotti looking to sit in guard and control but Ware gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Ramazotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ware is one step ahead there. Ramazotti trying to keep a closed guard but Ware is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Ware stands up over Ramazotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ware stopping the sweep attempt from Ramazotti. Ware controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramazotti pulls Ware in close to his closed guard and prevents Ware from doing any damage or advancing position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ramazotti dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ware is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramazotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Ramazotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Ware looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Ramazotti is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti throws a strike but Ware avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1##SUB# Ware looking for a guillotine here but Ramazotti defends easily.
Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramazotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramazotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ware keeping moving, preventing Ramazotti from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Ware is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ramazotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ramazotti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ramazotti wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving. Ramazotti throwing strikes but missing. Ramazotti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB# Ware is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ramazotti trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ramazotti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ware sprawls well initially but Ramazotti persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ramazotti is breathing heavily. Ramazotti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ramazotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# Ware is looking for a sweep. Ramazotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ware avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramazotti. Enzo Ramazotti has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Ware looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ramazotti drops an elbow to the side of Ware's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ramazotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# Ramazotti looking to score a takedown here. Ware is defending well but Ramazotti drives through and ends up in Ware's guard. Ramazotti trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. Ramazotti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ramazotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramazotti works over Ware with some ground and pound from guard. Ramazotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ramazotti lands a couple of digs. Ramazotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Ramazotti wanted to stand there but Ware had control of the position. Ware keeping moving, preventing Ramazotti from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ramazotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB# Ware looking for subs off his back but Ramazotti has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramazotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# Ramazotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ware wants to get back to full guard. Ramazotti slips a nice elbow through Ware's hands, connecting with Ware's forehead. Ramazotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ware tries to get to full guard but Ramazotti has control of the leg. Ware won't allow Ramazotti to pass to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Ground and pound from Ramazotti. Ramazotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ramazotti not landing any meaningful shots this time. Still in half guard, Ramazotti seems content to control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Ware moves into full guard.
Ramazotti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ramazotti landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ramazotti works over Ware with some ground and pound from guard. Enzo Ramazotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramazotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramazotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ramazotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramazotti showed some decent athleticism there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramazotti trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Enzo Ramazotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ramazotti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Ramazotti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1# Johnarino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ware seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Johnarino clinches with his opponent.
Ware really is a fat lump. The referee is keeping an eye on Johnarino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ware tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnarino avoids it. Johnarino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2# Johnarino pulls guard effortlessly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Ware stands and steps away. Johnarino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Johnarino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1##TD2# Johnarino has clasped his hands together around Ware's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Johnarino trying to control the action but Ware is working from the bottom. Ware manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Johnarino wants to get back to his feet. Ware sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ware has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# Johnarino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Johnarino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Johnarino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ware postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Johnarino has a closed guard, preventing Ware from standing up. Johnarino has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ware has passed into side control.
#T3# Johnarino struggling a bit here. Johnarino tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ware easily slips into full mount! Ware scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnarino?
Ware landing strikes from the mount. Ware controlling his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnarino is looking to get to half guard. Johnarino regains half guard.#T4# Johnarino wants to control but Ware is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ware looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnarino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Johnarino wants to control but Ware is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ware lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ware controlling the action here. Ware tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnarino controls his leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnarino is trying to maintain the position but Ware is very close to passing his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nickolas Ware will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Johnarino wants to clinch up but Ware keeps it at a distance. Ware is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Stephano Johnarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Johnarino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnarino showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Ware actively working from the bottom here. Johnarino trying to pass the guard but Ware defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ware wants to improve his position but Johnarino is controlling well.
#SUB# Ware has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Johnarino. Oh but Ware has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Johnarino goes limp - he's gone! Ware jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nickolas Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1# Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Ware circles away.
As Norris tries to get set, Ware tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2# Norris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ware was covering up waiting for the punch and Norris finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Ware isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Norris stacks Ware on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Norris! Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ware keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ware tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ware keeps working. #T1# Norris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ware is looking to regain half guard here but Norris keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Norris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Norris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Norris is trying to get an arm triangle but Ware is defending well. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Norris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Norris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ware sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ware tries to get back to half guard but can't. Norris wants to stand but Ware has his arm trapped. Norris wants to control but Ware is keeping him busy. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Norris 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.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Norris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ware. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ware is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Norris is stalling here. Ware is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Norris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ware has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Ware works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4# Norris taking a bit of punishment here - Ware scoring with strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norris can do anything to dispel that myth. Ware is working Norris over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB# Ware tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ware has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Norris tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Ware lands a big elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ware trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ware controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Norris will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Norris stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Norris looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Norris wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving. Norris pushes down on Ware's leg and manages to get into half guard. Norris passes to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Norris is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ware has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ware! Charles Norris has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Ware landing some decent shots from guard. Ware sitting in guard here, content to control. Norris keeping moving, preventing Ware from controlling successfully. Ware trying to stand up but can't free himself from Norris's guard. Ware throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norris works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ware content to stall in guard here. Ware postures up and lands a big shot to Norris's brow. Ware distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Norris has a closed guard, preventing Ware from standing up. Ware lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ware trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom. Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Norris isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ware stacks Norris on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ware!#T3# Ware remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU# Ware decides to stand up, so the ref orders Norris to his feet. #TD2# Norris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norris lands in his opponent's guard. Ware has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB# Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norris wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Norris will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Ware gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Ware has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though. Ware doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Norris stays in close to Ware's body and controls the position. Norris wants to pass the guard but Ware is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ware is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norris defends well.#T1# Norris wants to stand and escape but instead Ware has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Ware lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Norris has an active guard here but Ware has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Norris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ware pulls his head out easily. #SU# Ware postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Norris to stand up. #T2##TD2# Norris gets the takedown into side control. Ware is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norris off and has taken his back! Norris is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Norris covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ware controls the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norris wants to control his opponent's hands but Ware gets his hands free. Ware controlling well, preventing Norris from escaping the position.
#T3# Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. What can Norris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB# Norris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ware controls the position.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Norris is trying to break free.
Norris wants to get back to his feet. Norris trying to control the position but Ware manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB# Norris defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Ware working for a choke but Norris is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Nickolas Ware showed his dominance in that final round. I think Norris 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charles Norris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1# A right-left combo lands from Xanana. #CUT2# It looks like Nickolas Ware has been cut. Xanana drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ware right on the button. Ware goes down! Xanana follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Xanana gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Xanana! A very excited looking Alberto Xanana 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1# Ware takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2# It looks like Nickolas Ware has been cut.#TD2# Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ware was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Ware working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#SUB# Ware is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson postures up in Ware's guard and throws a big left but Ware blocks it. Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SU2# Ware is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Ware darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Ware into the cage. #CL2# Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ware, pushing him back against the cage. Ware tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ware has Johnson pushed against the cage. Johnson tries to break free but Ware pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ware's guard.#T2# Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2# Johnson gets to his feet - Ware follows without any prompting. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Ware down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Ware back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Ware is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ware tries to get into range but Johnson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ware! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Johnson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hairy Johnson! Hairy Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# White clinches up against the cage. White prevents the takedown attempt.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Ware really is a fat lump.#TD2# White is trying to trip Ware. He has hold of a leg but Ware is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. White persists though and gets the takedown into guard. White wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving. White postures up in Ware's guard and throws a big left but Ware blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. White with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White stands up over Ware, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. White wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving. White with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB2# White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ware is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard. #REVR# Ware would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ware is controlling him. White has his hands on Ware's head, controlling the position. Ware is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. White pulls Ware in close to prevent any damage. Ware postures up.
Ware controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by White. #T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ware manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.#SUB# Ware looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ware has managed to free his arm - good work. White throws a strike but Ware avoids it easily and moves to full guard. White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ware's guard. White connects with a couple of short punches.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. White trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ware is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ware has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ware is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ware controls from within his opponent's guard. Ware loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleveland White dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Ware darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. White is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2# White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Ware wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White moves into full guard.
#SUB# Ware drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ware has White in his guard.#REVB##T1# White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ware working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White. White throws a big elbow that misses. White postures up in Ware's guard and throws a big left but Ware blocks it. White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. White throwing strikes but missing. Ware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. White throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# White has gone for a leg lock! Ware slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.#REVR# Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB# Ware postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ware, into his guard. #REVB# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. White throws a big right hand that misses. White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Ware has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though. White with a flurry of punches that miss. White pushes down on Ware's leg and manages to get into half guard. White thows a huge punch but Ware dodges it nicely.
#T3# White missing with the ground and pound from half guard. White throwing shots but Ware is blocking nicely. #SUB2# White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White working the head and body with strikes. Ware blocking the ground and pound attempt from White. White not landing any meaningful shots this time. White is trying to control the action in half guard but Ware is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. White is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2# White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ware has managed to free his arm - good work. White frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4# White fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ware blocking the ground and pound. White trying to control but he's not successful this time. White thowing shots but they're missing. White landing punches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! White throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ware because White loaded up on that one. White thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleveland White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# White moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Nickolas Ware has been cut.#TD2# White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ware's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. White lands a couple of digs. White trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ware keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. White throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Ware is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
#T1# White wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving. White wants to stand but Ware is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ware! White tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. White tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2# White has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2##TD2# White gets the takedown into side control. White throws an elbow but Ware slips to the side and avoids it well. White lands an elbow. #SU2# White decides to stand back up. White steps back and let's Ware get back to his feet.#TD2# White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ware napping and manages to drive through into side control! White cracks Ware with an elbow. That is naaassty. White misses with the ground and pound. Ware is trying to get back to half guard. White is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Ware is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Ware defending against the ground and pound. White trying to control the position but Ware is working away. White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. White wants to control but Ware is keeping him busy. White connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ware some visible discomfort.
#ROC2# Ware is rocked! White lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ware down.
Oh Ware is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# White cracks Ware with a big right hand but Ware just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
White working the head with strikes. White misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ware avoids any damage from the ground and pound of White. Ware is not in a great position here, taking some shots. White in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ware looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! White turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleveland White!
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