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Event:
AFC Fight Night 22
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Simmons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons working the head and body with strikes.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ward is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Simmons is tapping! Great win for Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Ward!
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Event:
AFC New York 2
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turturro as he jumps to the side.
Turturro attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Turturro seems content to control.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well. #SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro works his way into side control. #T1#
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Ward gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ward is on top in guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro pulls Ward in close to his closed guard and prevents Ward from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turturro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Turturro controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
#SUB#
Turturro is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Turturro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Turturro controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Turturro wants to finish this one by submission but Ward is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turturro.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Turturro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ward can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ward tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Turturro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Turturro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Turturro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ward was covering up waiting for the punch and Turturro finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.
Turturro stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turturro moves into full mount!
Turturro wants to take his opponent's back but Ward doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro content just to control the position here.
Turturro works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Turturro is cranking Ward's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ward! He's tightened the choke and Ward is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carmine Turturro!
After the fight, Carmine Turturro 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:
AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Ward's guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ward has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ward.
Silva is staying tight to Ward's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva is putting a hurting on Ward here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ward's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva working away.
Ward tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Ward taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Ward takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva taking a breather here.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Silva controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Silva is working to tighten his grip on Ward's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ward has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Ward passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pablo Jr Silva!
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Event:
AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Ward (ranked 23617 p4p, 345 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (ranked 22318 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Ward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simmons walks away with a smile on his face. Ward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simmons gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (0) vs (2) Simmons
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (4) vs (2) Simmons
Ward has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Simmons has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Simmons is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking to control Simmons but Simmons is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ward is persistently looking for the submission but Simmons is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ward's guard. Nice work there by Simmons.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (4) vs (4) Simmons
Ward is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Simmons frees his head nicely. Oh but Ward has switched to an armbar! Simmons is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabriel Ward! |
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonnano.
Bonnano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.#TD#
Ward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bonnano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonnano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonnano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonnano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonnano's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonnano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonnano lands a couple of elbows.
Bonnano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bonnano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonnano defends it easily.#T1#
Bonnano is stalling in the full guard.
Bonnano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonnano content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bonnano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward looking to control.
#SUB2#
Ward working for a triangle but Bonnano defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonnano defends well.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonnano sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Bonnano stands up and waves to Ward to follow him. #T3#
Ward dives in and grabs Bonnano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonnano pushes down on Ward's head and hops out.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Ward scores with a four punch combination!
Bonnano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonnano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonnano appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Bonnano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonnano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonnano in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonnano slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Ward is looking to control Bonnano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Bonnano prevents Ward from improving his position.
Bonnano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Ward will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bonnano misses with the combination.
Bonnano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ward connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonnano scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Bonnano drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bonnano pushes his legs off easily.
Bonnano postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow. #SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonnano passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Bonnano controlling the action here.
Bonnano seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
Ward wants to improve his position but Bonnano is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonnano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward has hold of Bonnano's hands but Bonnano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Bonnano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bonnano is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
#SUB#
Bonnano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonnano lands a nice short elbow.
Bonnano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.#T3#
Bonnano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonnano sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Bonnano stands up from Ward's guard - Bonnano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bonnano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonnano.#TD#
Bonnano gets a double leg takedown into Ward's guard.#SUB2#
Bonnano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonnano has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Bonnano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Bonnano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward keeping full guard, as Bonnano tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Bonnano dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Bonnano shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Bonnano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bonnano forces his way into half guard.
Bonnano not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Bonnano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnano is looking to advance position but Ward won't allow it.
Bonnano stalling.
Bonnano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonnano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonnano is controlling the pace.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
Bonnano stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonnano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonnano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ralph Bonnano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
Ward trying to control but Bonnano postures up.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonnano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ward trying to control but Bonnano postures up.
#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonnano pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Bonnano stands up out of the half guard.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonnano.
Bonnano is looking for a counter combo.
Ward has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Bonnano moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Bonnano lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Bonnano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Bonnano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Bonnano seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Bonnano there.
Well, if Bonnano 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.
Ward taking some punishment here, with Bonnano in his half guard.
Ward won't allow Bonnano to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward tries to roll over but Bonnano keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Bonnano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonnano 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Bonnano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machado - that will leave a mark!
Ward looks to land a combination. Machado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ward walks into a jab.
A head kick from Machado lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Machado scores with a jab. Ward acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward misses with a double jab.
Machado throws a counter combo.
Ward seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado lands a jab.
Ward throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ward avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machado - that will leave a mark!
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Machado slips a jab from Ward.#CL2#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Machado lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Machado works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
Machado is working Ward over against the cage.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Machado on the inside. #BC2#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Ward avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Ward jumps guard but Machado stands there with Ward around his waist. Ward gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machado jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward misses with a hook.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ward's hands.#T3#
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Machado darts in and clinches Ward up against the cage.
Machado looking to throw knees to the head but Ward is blocking nicely.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado crunches a lovely knee into Ward's ribcage.
Machado controlling the action here for a moment.
Machado presses Ward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Ward walks into a jab.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward avoids the head kick by Machado.
Machado lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Machado misses.
Ward changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
#BC2#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Ward misses. #CL2#
Machado clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado cracks Ward with a nice body shot.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Machado.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
A hook to the body from Machado.
#T1#
Machado lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado is working Ward over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado presses Ward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machado stalling the fight.
Machado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Machado.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Machado's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machado duly obliges.
Paco Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado lands a nice looking body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machado.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado pushes Ward against the cage. Machado is working some dirty boxing. Machado pushes off with a quick right hook! Ward goes down! Ward tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Machado moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paco Machado!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Tolevski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Tolevski clinches up with Ward and pushes him back against the cage.
Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tolevski smiles and moves away.
Tolevski misses with a body kick.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Tolevski closes the distance and clinches.
Ward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward tries to pull guard but Tolevski won't allow it.
#TD2#
Tolevski is trying to trip Ward. He has hold of a leg but Ward is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tolevski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tolevski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Tolevski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Tolevski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Tolevski is taking a breather. Ward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ward wants to improve his position but Tolevski is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Tolevski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Tolevski stands up from half guard.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Tolevski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tolevski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tolevski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Tolevski content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Ward is working an open guard so Tolevski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tolevski throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Tolevski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ward stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Tolevski moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolevski lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Ward tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tolevski just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tolevski controlling the action here for a moment.
Tolevski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the cage.
Ward tries to pull guard but Tolevski won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Tolevski.
Ward tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tolevski smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tolevski doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Ward lands a jab-cross combination.
Ward lands a nice hook to Tolevski's body. Tolevski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Tolevski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tolevski scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU2#
Tolevski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ward to get to his feet.
Ward throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Tolevski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ward looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tolevski gets the takedown into side control.
Ward tries to buck Tolevski off but Tolevski is having none of it.
Tolevski lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face as Tolevski controls the position.
Ward tries to bench press Tolevski off him but Tolevski keeps the position.
Tolevski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU2#
Tolevski decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Tolevski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Tolevski is trying to trip Ward. He has hold of a leg but Ward is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tolevski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tolevski is stalling in the full guard.
Tolevski passes into half guard. #T1#
Ward is looking for a sweep. Tolevski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tolevski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tolevski not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolevski passes into side control, despite Ward's attempt to control the position.
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tolevski working the head with strikes.
Ward is trying to control Tolevski's posture but Tolevski avoids it.
Tolevski controls the position.#T2#
Ward taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tolevski taking a breather here.
Ward tries to buck Tolevski off but Tolevski is having none of it.
Jason Tolevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolevski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ward will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tolevski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Tolevski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ward gets back to half guard.#T3#
Tolevski not doing much here.
Ward tries to roll over but Tolevski keeps him under control.
Tolevski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tolevski wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.#SUB#
Ward working for submissions but it's allowed Tolevski to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tolevski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tolevski is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tolevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward swings for the body but Tolevski moves out of range.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Tolevski's belly button to the back.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Tolevski's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Ward tries to sprawl but Tolevski drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tolevski is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Tolevski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tolevski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Tolevski is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Tolevski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tolevski wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well. #SUB2#
Tolevski seems to be looking for submissions.
Tolevski is taking a breather. Ward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tolevski 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.
Tolevski controlling the pace for now.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Tolevski controlling from mount.
Ward is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Tolevski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tolevski with a couple of short strikes.
Ward tries to control the position but Tolevski now has his back.
Ward is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Tolevski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Tolevski is working for a rear naked choke. Ward is not defending it well and Tolevski has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ward refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ward's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Tolevski!
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Event:
AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ruger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger working the head and body with strikes.
Ruger 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. #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruger loads up on a big left hand. Ward felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ruger looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ward can't hide his disappointment, as Ruger celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 11
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward misses the jab.
It looked like Carruthers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carruthers throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Carruthers only half commits.
Ward misses with a hook.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers.
Ward pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carruthers back to the cage. Ward follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Carruthers throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
Carruthers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Carruthers lands a jab.#ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Ward takes a swing at Carruthers's ribcage but misses.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Carruthers finish him?
Ward avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Carruthers throws a leg kick that misses.
Carruthers throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Ward moved away.
Ward with the counter takedown but Carruthers avoids it easily.
Carruthers scores with a shot to the body.
Carruthers throws a chopping leg kick but Ward manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carruthers, right into the meat.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ward blocks the leg kick.
Carruthers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Carruthers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward throws a series of punches but Carruthers avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Carruthers steps into range and cracks Ward with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ward flops backwards and Carruthers dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB2#
Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Carruthers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carruthers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carruthers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carruthers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carruthers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ward has his foot on Carruthers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carruthers works his way back into a safe position though.
Carruthers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Carruthers pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carruthers defends well.
Carruthers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carruthers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Carruthers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ward has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carruthers is looking to defend but Ward has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carruthers! Ward pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carruthers taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Ward!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 10
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Como throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward throws a hook but Como avoids it easily.
Como's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ward under the eye.
Como tries a head kick but it misses.
Como defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Como keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Como throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Como changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Como.
Como comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Como lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand. #ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Como connects with a superb combination that knocks Ward out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Como before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Como!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 9
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sergeant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Sergeant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sergeant content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sergeant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ward is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sergeant jumps into side control!#T1#
Sergeant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Sergeant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sergeant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Sergeant stalls from top position.
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
Ward is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sergeant connects with a decent elbow.
Sergeant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sergeant 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.
Sergeant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sergeant with a nice head shot there.
Sergeant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward has momentary wrist control but Sergeant slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ward isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sergeant stacks Ward 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 Sergeant!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sergeant happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Sergeant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face as Sergeant controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sergeant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Sergeant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sergeant is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
Sergeant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Sergeant moves into full mount! Ward won't be happy about that!
Sergeant content just to control the position here.
Ward in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Sergeant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sergeant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sergeant 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
That's time! Sergeant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Sergeant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sergeant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sergeant defends it easily.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to control.
#T1#
Sergeant stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sergeant postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow. #SUB2#
Ward looking for subs off his back but Sergeant has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sergeant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sergeant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Dan Sergeant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sergeant lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sergeant scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sergeant connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Sergeant passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sergeant controlling from mount.
Sergeant is landing with some decent strikes but Ward is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sergeant landing strikes from the mount and Ward is in trouble! #ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Sergeant lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Sergeant finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward is desperately trying to improve his position but Sergeant has a good base and remains in mount.
Sergeant controlling from mount.
Sergeant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sergeant.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Sergeant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ward looks a forlorn figure.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Sergeant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sergeant controlling the position easily from mount.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sergeant controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Sergeant is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ward is surviving well by controlling Sergeant's body position as best he can.
Sergeant controlling from mount.
Ward can't escape the position.
Sergeant controlling his opponent.
Ward in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Sergeant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ward wants to hold on but Sergeant pushes him away.
Sergeant scoring with strikes but Ward is staying in there.
Sergeant avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sergeant controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant 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.
#R3#
Sergeant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Sergeant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sergeant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sergeant taking a breather here.
Sergeant looks up at the clock and then as Ward takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sergeant smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sergeant is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ward's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sergeant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
Sergeant is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Sergeant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ward is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sergeant is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well.
Sergeant is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ward's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sergeant'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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sergeant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ward has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sergeant but great work by Ward.
Sergeant is trying to improve his position.
Sergeant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sergeant tries to get out of the position.
Sergeant is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
Sergeant prevents Ward from improving position. #SUB2#
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sergeant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sergeant tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sergeant is looking to escape.
Sergeant is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Sergeant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sergeant regains half guard.
Sergeant wants to get back to his feet.
Sergeant is trying is best to control the position here. #ES#
Sergeant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeant walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.#T4#
Ward throws a right and a left that Sergeant avoids nicely. #TD#
Sergeant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sergeant is in Ward's guard.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Sergeant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Sergeant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Sergeant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sergeant has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Sergeant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sergeant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ward's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant clearly takes 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.
#R4##TD#
Ward gets caught napping as Sergeant dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Sergeant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ward has his foot on Sergeant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergeant works his way back into a safe position though.
Sergeant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sergeant working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Sergeant drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Sergeant off! Sergeant jumps back into Ward's guard.
Sergeant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sergeant postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow. #SUB2#
Sergeant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sergeant has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sergeant passes into half guard.
Ward is in trouble now - Sergeant has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Sergeant.#T2#
Sergeant lands a big shot there that rocks Ward but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sergeant controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Sergeant jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ward manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face as Sergeant controls the position. #SUB#
Sergeant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ward sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Sergeant controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Sergeant controlling the action here.#SUB#
Sergeant is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Sergeant.
Sergeant sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ward 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 Sergeant. Oh but Ward has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sergeant goes limp - he's gone! Ward jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Ward!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy controls the position.
Ward regains half guard.
Ward gets back to full guard.
Ward is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up. #SUB#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Ward pushes a forearm under Murphy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Murphy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Ward!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gleeson.
Gleeson swinging wildly here.
Ross Gleeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gleeson defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Gleeson tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gleeson manages to avoid it.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Gleeson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gleeson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleeson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gleeson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Ward defending well as Gleeson loads up on a big left hand.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gleeson!
Gleeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Gleeson.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Gleeson is just out of range.
Gleeson tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gleeson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward moves away from the strike by Gleeson.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward tries to bum rush Gleeson with a series of wild strikes but Gleeson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward. #T2#
Ward swings for the body but Gleeson moves out of range.
Gleeson misses with the combination.
Gleeson throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Gleeson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gleeson rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Gleeson does no damage.
Gleeson takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gleeson swinging wildly here.
Gleeson blocks a jab.
Gleeson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
#T3#
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gleeson lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gleeson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gleeson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Ward scores with a one two! Gleeson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gleeson with a hook.
Gleeson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Gleeson swinging wildly here.
Ward avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gleeson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gleeson throws a chopping leg kick but Ward manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gleeson throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Gleeson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gleeson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gleeson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Gleeson misses its intended target.
Gleeson loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gleeson. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward goes for a double leg but Gleeson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gleeson continues to drive forward.
Ross Gleeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ward.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gleeson throws out the jab.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gleeson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gleeson counters with a nice leg kick.
Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Gleeson tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gleeson connects with a leg kick. Ward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ward blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gleeson looks for the body kick but Ward saw that one coming.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gleeson lands a head kick!
Gleeson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Gleeson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gleeson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ward has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ward and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Gleeson.
Gleeson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gleeson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Gleeson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleeson throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gleeson can pounce on him.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Gleeson.
Gleeson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ross Gleeson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward goes for a double leg but Gleeson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gleeson continues to drive forward.#T1#
Gleeson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gleeson scores with a push kick.
Gleeson lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gleeson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ward avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Ward on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Ward throws a looping overhand right but Gleeson ducks down to avoid it.
Gleeson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Gleeson loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
Ward lands a jab to Gleeson's midsection.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gleeson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward with the counter takedown but Gleeson avoids it easily.
Gleeson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gleeson scores with a leg kick.
Gleeson scores with a nice body kick.
Gleeson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Gleeson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gleeson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Gleeson wants to land a leg kick but Ward is out of range. #T3#
Gleeson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ward staying out of range there.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Gleeson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gleeson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross Gleeson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gleeson.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ross Gleeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gleeson misses with a head kick.
Gleeson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gleeson.
Gleeson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gleeson throws a big shot that misses.
Ward blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
#T4#
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gleeson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ward just manages to avoid it.
Ross Gleeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ward.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gleeson lands with a nice body kick.
Gleeson throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Gleeson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Ward moves out of range as Gleeson strikes.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gleeson.
Gleeson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ward cracks Gleeson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gleeson.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Gleeson cracks the inside of Ward's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson dominated that second round.
That's time! Gleeson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gleeson at a distance.
Gleeson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gleeson connects with a leg kick. Ward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gleeson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Gleeson is just out of range.
Ward blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gleeson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ward has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ward and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleeson misses with a two punch combination.
Gleeson misses with a low kick.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gleeson counters with a solid body kick.
Gleeson misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gleeson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Gleeson throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward slips under a jab from Gleeson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Gleeson throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gleeson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gleeson.
Ward is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gleeson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ward.
Ward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Gleeson has been cut.
Gleeson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gleeson throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Gleeson.
Gleeson dodges the punch combination from Ward.
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!
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gleeson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gleeson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Gleeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gleeson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gleeson wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Ward as he checks the leg kick.
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gleeson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ward missing with a left hand there. Gleeson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gleeson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Gleeson tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Gleeson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Gleeson as Ward shoots in.
As Ward backs away, Gleeson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ross Gleeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ward.
Ward scores with a one two! Gleeson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gleeson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gleeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gleeson feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gleeson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ward has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ward and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gleeson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gleeson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gleeson lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
Gleeson is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gleeson misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.#T4#
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gleeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gleeson backs up against the cage.
Gleeson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
It looked like Gleeson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gleeson dodges the punch combination from Ward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gleeson.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Gleeson's shoulder, as Gleeson tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Gleeson.
Gabriel Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gleeson scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Gleeson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gleeson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Gleeson!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Bison slips a jab from Ward.
Bison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Bison pushes Ward away with a front kick.
Bison is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bison.
Bison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Bison clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ward pulls guard.
Bison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bison continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bison pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Bison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bison has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Bison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ward has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bison doesn't defend quickly enough and Ward has managed to lock this one up! Can Bison escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ward on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Ward!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ward enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ward manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Ward is looking to cinch up a triangle. Murphy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ward's body to avoid the submission. Ward has instead reached around Murphy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ward arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Ward!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Markham has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Markham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Markham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Markham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Markham is now in Ward's guard.#SUB#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markham content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Markham 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Markham gets to his feet - Ward follows without any prompting.
Ward's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ward duly obliges. #T1##TD2#
Markham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ward did well to prevent Markham getting side control.#SUB#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Markham 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.
#SUB#
Ward looking for a kimura from the bottom but Markham passes into side control!
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Markham lands strikes from half guard.
Ward wants to control but Markham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Markham gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ward cracks a nice hook into Markham's ribs.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Markham.
#T3#
Ward connects with a right hand. Markham shakes it off.#CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Markham jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Markham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Markham keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Markham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Markham keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.
Ward jumps guard but Markham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ward is fighting off a takedown attempt but Markham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ward to the mat. Ward regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Markham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.
Markham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Ward pulls Markham into guard.
#SUB#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markham defends well.
Markham looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ward is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Markham has his hands clasped together but Ward extends and breaks Markham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ward.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Ward!
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Event:
AFC Resurrection
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Gleeson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Gleeson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Gleeson.
Gleeson swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gleeson sprawls and moves away.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Gleeson sprawls well.
Gleeson misses with a double jab.
Gleeson lands a front kick.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Gleeson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gleeson.
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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ross Gleeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gleeson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Gleeson misses the target.
Ross Gleeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gleeson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Gleeson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gleeson lands a high kick!
Ward blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gleeson defends well and Ward ends up having to push Gleeson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gleeson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily.
#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ward shoots and misses
and Gleeson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gleeson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gleeson is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Gleeson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward seems to have got his legs back now.
Gleeson scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gleeson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gleeson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Gleeson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Gleeson scores with a leg kick.
Ward takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gleeson misses with the combination.
Gleeson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward is looking to counter the offense by Gleeson and move into the clinch.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gleeson lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gleeson tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gleeson to the ground. Gleeson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gleeson lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Gleeson catches Ward right on the button with a cross.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Gleeson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gleeson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gleeson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Ward tries for a takedown but Gleeson circles away easily
and Gleeson counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Gleeson looks at the referee who does nothing so Gleeson lands a crushing right that sends Ward to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Gleeson!
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