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Event:
NJMMA 65
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Schulz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schulz lands a body shot.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schulz misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Schulz. Beautiful body shot.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schulz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schulz lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schulz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ward looks winded!
Schulz cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Schulz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schulz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Schulz cracks Ward with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ward looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Schulz finish him?
#ROC#
Ward is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Conor Ward has been cut.
Schulz drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ward's head, knocking him out cold! Schulz is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armin Schulz!
A victorious Armin Schulz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA 62
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kaya instigates a clinch.
Kaya scores with a knee to the head.
Ward misses with some punches.
Ward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaya working Ward over with knees to the body.
Kaya leaning against his opponent.
Kaya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ward looks winded!
Kaya scores with a knee to the head.
Kaya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#KD#
Kaya drops Ward with a big knee straight up the middle! Ward is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#
It looks like Conor Ward has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kaya instigates a clinch.
Kaya lands a knee to the body.
Kaya has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knees to the body from Kaya.
#KD#
Kaya drops Ward with a big knee straight up the middle! Ward is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Ward is rocked!#CL#
Kaya darts in and clinches Ward up against the cage.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaya finish him?
Kaya prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Kaya working the clinch nicely. Ward is working for position but Kaya cracks him with a big knee to the head! Ward crumples up against the cage and Kaya lands two more shots before the ref can save Ward! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Hasan Kaya!
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Event:
NJMMA XS 2: Las Vegas
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward misses with an uppercut. Miranda saw that one coming.
Randell Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miranda is out of range and Ward settles back down.
Miranda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miranda throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Ward looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miranda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miranda misses with a double jab.
Ward throws out a powerful jab.
Miranda cracks Ward with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miranda blocks a head kick by Ward.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ward wants to land a leg kick but Miranda is out of range.
Miranda tries to counter by clinching up but Ward breaks away and moves out of range.
Miranda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda blocks a jab.#CL2#
Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miranda avoids a wild elbow strike from Ward.
Ward is trying to maintain a safe position but Miranda gets an underhook and turns Ward into the cage.#T1#
Ward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ward misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miranda.
Ward tries to circle away but Miranda has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Ward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ward throws a right hand that Miranda ducks under and follows up with a left that Miranda also avoids with ease.
Ward throws a hook but Miranda blocks it.
Randell Miranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ward is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Miranda like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Miranda from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Ward!
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Event:
PFF 34
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Rinaldi misses with a takedown
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Rinaldi has been cut.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Rinaldi shoots in but no luck this time.
Rinaldi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rinaldi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice jab there from Ward. #TD#
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Rinaldi pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward wants to sweep here but Rinaldi controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Ward has his foot on Rinaldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rinaldi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Rinaldi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinaldi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward wants to control but Rinaldi passes easily into half guard.
Ward controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Rinaldi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rinaldi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Rinaldi is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Rinaldi has control of the leg.
Rinaldi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rinaldi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rinaldi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Rinaldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinaldi has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Rinaldi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rinaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ward has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rinaldi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ward has tightened it up now! Rinaldi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Conor Ward!
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Event:
GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Juntti slips a straight right by Ward.
Juntti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntti shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Juntti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Juntti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juntti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juntti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Juntti. #SUB#
Juntti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Juntti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juntti content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ward pushes Juntti off looking to stand but Juntti dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juntti pulls his head out easily.
Juntti is controlling the pace.
Ward has hold of Juntti's hands but Juntti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ward is trying to control but Juntti manages to pass to mount!
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Juntti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juntti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Juntti with good strikes from the mount here!
Ward regains half guard.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Juntti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Juntti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntti slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
Ward controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Juntti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Juntti is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juntti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juntti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juntti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Juntti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juntti working some strikes from top position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Juntti controlling him for the moment.
Juntti wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Juntti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Juntti from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouko Juntti dominated that round.
That's time! Juntti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Juntti.
Ward misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Juntti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ward tries to roll over but Juntti keeps him under control.
Juntti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Juntti has gone for a leg lock! Ward slips out almost immediately though and dives into Juntti's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juntti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Juntti keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #T1#
Juntti keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Juntti.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward trying to control but Juntti is working from the bottom.
Ward passes Juntti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juntti is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: The PIT Hawaiian Kempo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward wants to take a breather but Juntti is having none of it.
Ward throwing shots but Juntti is blocking nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward wants to take a breather but Juntti is having none of it.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Juntti keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juntti is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juntti keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Juntti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jouko Juntti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juntti advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juntti pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ward is trying to control but Juntti manages to pass to mount!
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Ward keeps trying to improve his position.
Juntti with a couple of short strikes.
Ward is in a horrible position here. Juntti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Juntti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Juntti is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Juntti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Juntti postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ward badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Juntti around the waist but Juntti pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Juntti is the winner by TKO! Juntti jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouko Juntti!
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Event:
PFF 27 Allen vs Hole
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Dorian scoring well with a low kick there.
Dorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Dorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ward crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dorian - the referee stops the clock and Ward gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dorian. Ward manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dorian thumps Ward with a low kick.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Dorian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ward looks winded!
A solid body kick from Dorian.
Dorian feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Dorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ward if he has to take too many more of those.
Dorian scores with a push kick.
Dorian thumps Ward with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dorian. Ward shrugs it off though.
Ward sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ward on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Dorian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dorian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dorian lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Conor Ward has been cut.
Ward misses with a hook.
Dorian thumps Ward with a low kick.
Dorian lands with a kick to the ribs.
#KD#
Dorian lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Dorian takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorian lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Dorian finish him?
Ward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dorian. Dorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Dorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dorian feints a jab and as Ward dips his head, Dorian unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Ward right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Ward falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dorian smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arno Dorian!
Arno Dorian is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tatternen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tatternen 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.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tatternen scores with punches from side control.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Ward trying to control here.
Tatternen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tatternen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Tatternen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tatternen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tatternen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tatternen not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatternen pulls his head out easily.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatternen is working away from the top position though.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tatternen wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward wants to control but Tatternen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tatternen 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.
Tatternen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Tatternen lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatternen 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.#T3#
Tatternen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ward.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Tatternen has control of the leg.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Tatternen tries to stand and escape but Ward is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tatternen misses with a body shot
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward misses with a takedown #CL#
and Tatternen counters by clinching up. #BC#
Tatternen breaks the clinch.
Ward tries to clinch up but Tatternen circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Tatternen closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#BC#
Tatternen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tatternen clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Ward on the inside.
Ward avoiding damage as Tatternen throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Tatternen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatternen throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward scores with a jab. Tatternen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tatternen forces Ward back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatternen has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Tatternen is controlling the position. #TD#
Tatternen pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Tatternen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Tatternen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Tatternen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tatternen jumps into side control!
Tatternen wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward being controlled for a moment.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tatternen is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatternen controlling the position from side mount.
Tatternen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ward some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tatternen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tatternen controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward can't escape the position.
Tatternen controlling the position easily from mount.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Tatternen maintains control.#T3#
Tatternen with a couple of short strikes.
Ward bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ward trying to control but Tatternen is working from the bottom.
Tatternen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatternen is working hard here to advance position.
Tatternen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Ward gets to his feet. Tatternen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ward misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Tatternen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Tatternen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tatternen trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Tatternen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatternen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Tatternen prevents Ward from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Tatternen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward tries to clinch up.
Ward stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Tatternen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tatternen 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.
Ward flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tatternen in particular looking to stall.
Tatternen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ward is looking to escape.
Tatternen is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tatternen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Tatternen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatternen is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward is keen to just control but Tatternen is a slippery customer.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Tatternen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Tatternen defends it.
Joonas Tatternen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tatternen wants to sweep but Ward has passed to side control!
Tatternen tries to improve position but can't.
Tatternen is trying to buck Ward off.
Ward fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tatternen is trying to improve his 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! #T3#
Tatternen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ward off and has taken his back!
Will Tatternen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Ward is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tatternen doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Tatternen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatternen has wrist control.
Tatternen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tatternen tries to get out of the position.
Tatternen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatternen wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Ward postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward trying to control but Tatternen is working from the bottom.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Ward.
I think Tatternen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Tatternen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Walker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Walker's head.
Ward looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Ward.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
Ward misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Walker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Walker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.
Walker lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ward trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Walker lands a couple of good shots and Ward has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Walker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ward is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ward defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ward is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Walker.
#SUB#
Walker looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Ward breaks Walker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Ward postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Walker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ward, into his guard. #REVR#
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Walker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Walker is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.#T4#
Ward wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker has Ward pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward is fighting to break Walker's control of his arms but Walker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Walker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Ward looking for a sweep but Walker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ward tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Ward tries to improve his position but instead Walker has taken his back!
Miroslav Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ward is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Walker 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.
What can Ward do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Walker has Ward flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ward wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Walker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ward looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Walker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ward doesn't escape.
Walker is hanging on to Ward's back as he tries to escape.
Walker scores with strikes from the back.
Ward trying to control but not successfully.
Walker biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
Walker 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.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Miroslav Walker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ward scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ward closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into side control.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ward tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Walker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ward some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Walker staying calm.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Walker gets to mount! Ward was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Walker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Walker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Ward can't escape the position.
Walker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walker dominating with strikes here.
Ward tries to hold on but Walker pushes him away. #SUB#
Walker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ward is surviving well by controlling Walker's body position as best he can.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ward is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Walker is staying active.
The referee warns Ward that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Walker content just to control the position here.
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Walker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Walker controlling the pace for now.
Walker working Ward over with strikes here.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ward?
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Walker prevents Ward from getting the reversal.
Walker controlling from mount.
Walker blocks Ward's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Conor Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miroslav Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Walker!
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