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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Iyagbor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Iyagbor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iyagbor sprawls well. Iyagbor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward tries to clinch but Iyagbor is having none of it.
Iyagbor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ward throws a head kick but Iyagbor moves out of range.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Iyagbor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Iyagbor looking to pass the guard.
Iyagbor controlling from the top position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Iyagbor controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ward controls Iyagbor momentarily but Iyagbor frees himself.
Iyagbor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iyagbor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Iyagbor gets a takedown into half guard.
Ward trying to control here.
Ward moves into full guard.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iyagbor controls the pace.#T3#
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iyagbor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Ward throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Iyagbor wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iyagbor stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Iyagbor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward tries for a takedown but Iyagbor manages to get underhooks.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Iyagbor won't allow it.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Iyagbor has the dominant position.#TD#
Ward has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iyagbor uses from the top position.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iyagbor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iyagbor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ward has his foot on Iyagbor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iyagbor works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nnaemeka Iyagbor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Iyagbor blocks the body kick.
Iyagbor slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iyagbor dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Iyagbor slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Iyagbor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iyagbor.
Ward tries to clinch but Iyagbor is having none of it.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Iyagbor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Ward tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iyagbor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iyagbor working some strikes from top position.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iyagbor controls the pace.
Iyagbor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iyagbor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iyagbor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Iyagbor is proving a slippery customer.
Iyagbor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Iyagbor has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Iyagbor tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Ward gets control of Iyagbor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ward will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Iyagbor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iyagbor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Iyagbor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iyagbor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iyagbor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Iyagbor throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Iyagbor won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Iyagbor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Iyagbor is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
Ward trying to control but Iyagbor is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iyagbor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nnaemeka Iyagbor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Iyagbor shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iyagbor fails with a takedown attempt.
As Iyagbor tries to get set, Ward tries to push him back and clinch up but Iyagbor manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Iyagbor has managed to clinch.
Iyagbor stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
Iyagbor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyagbor is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Iyagbor manages to pull guard.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iyagbor holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward slips nicely into half guard.
Iyagbor tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Iyagbor is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iyagbor trying to control from the bottom.
Ward trying to control the action but Iyagbor is working from the bottom.
Iyagbor is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iyagbor sprawls well. Iyagbor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Iyagbor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iyagbor gets underhooks to prevent Ward's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward tries to work over Iyagbor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Iyagbor breaks the clinch.
Iyagbor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Iyagbor misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Iyagbor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Iyagbor blocks a body shot from Ward.
Iyagbor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ward lands a nice knee to the body.
Ward wants to break free but Iyagbor has control.
Iyagbor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Iyagbor breaks from the clinch.
Ward tries to clinch there but Iyagbor circles away.
Iyagbor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward is looking to counter the offense by Iyagbor and move into the clinch.
Iyagbor tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Micky Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nnaemeka Iyagbor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nnaemeka Iyagbor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iyagbor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nnaemeka Iyagbor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bectic leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bectic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
Bectic throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a one-two to the body.
Bectic is looking to clinch.
Bectic tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Bectic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bectic pushes Ward off but Ward dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ward has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bectic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ward yanks on the arm and Bectic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ward.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micky Ward!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Fajic has closed the distance and engaged Ward in a clinch.
#BC2#
Fajic manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Fajic drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fajic throwing strikes but missing.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fajic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fajic can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Fajic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fajic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ward stacks Fajic 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 Ward!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajic tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1#
Fajic misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fajic 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.
Fajic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fajic tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Ward wants to stand but Fajic is controlling his arm.
Fajic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Fajic misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fajic throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ward blocks the strikes from Fajic.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fajic tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Fajic drives through and clinches with Ward against the cage.
#BC2#
Fajic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ward enables Fajic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ward manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fajic with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Fajic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fajic keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ward advances position into side control!
Fajic tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
Fajic tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fajic is not content to let Ward control the position.
Fajic is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fajic throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fajic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fajic is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajic throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fajic chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fajic lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirsad Fajic will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Fajic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Fajic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ward's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fajic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward is trying to keep Fajic in close.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fajic.
Fajic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Fajic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ward, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Fajic gets a takedown into half guard.
Fajic wants to stand but Ward has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1##SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward is looking to control Fajic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?
Fajic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fajic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fajic is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fajic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fajic tried to score with a low kick but Ward checks it.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fajic but Fajic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Fajic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Fajic is now in Ward's guard.#T3#
Fajic throws a big elbow that misses.
Fajic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Fajic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Fajic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ward sprawls well initially but Fajic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fajic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head. #SUB2#
Fajic seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Fajic lands strikes from half guard.
Mirsad Fajic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fajic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2#
Fajic wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fajic to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ward with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Fajic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Fajic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Fajic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ward taking a bit of punishment here - Fajic scoring with strikes.
Fajic lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Fajic tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Ward manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fajic lands strikes from half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Fajic.
Fajic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ward wants to control but Fajic is keeping busy.
Fajic thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fajic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fajic is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fajic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Fajic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Ward tries to roll over but Fajic keeps him under control.#T3#
Fajic throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fajic wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ward enables Fajic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ward manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fajic throwing strikes but missing.
Fajic tries to stand but Ward is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Fajic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fajic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fajic throwing strikes but missing.
Fajic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Micky Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirsad Fajic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirsad Fajic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fajic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirsad Fajic!
A very excited looking Mirsad Fajic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Loosey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
Ward tries to pull guard but Loosey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loosey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Loosey is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Loosey manages to pull guard.
Loosey seems keen to control Ward's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loosey trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loosey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ward preventing the sweep. #T1#
Loosey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Loosey trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Loosey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Loosey is stalling here.
Loosey tries to pull guard but Ward forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Loosey manages to pull guard.
Ward preventing the sweep. #T2#
Loosey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Loosey is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Loosey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ward controlling the position.
Loosey throws a big right hand that misses.
Loosey throws a big right hand that misses.
Loosey wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.#T3#
Ward looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Loosey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loosey forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Loosey gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loosey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loosey looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.#CL2#
Loosey instigates a clinch.
Loosey pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Loosey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loosey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goosey Loosey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Loosey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Loosey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loosey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Loosey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Loosey clinches with his opponent.
Ward is pressed up against the cage. Loosey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ward down to the mat. Ward avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Micky Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loosey tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loosey to the ground. Loosey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loosey fails with a takedown attempt.
Micky Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goosey Loosey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loosey shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Loosey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loosey is trying to pull guard but Ward turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loosey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Ward has clasped his hands together around Loosey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ward tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Loosey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Loosey gets back to half guard.
Loosey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Loosey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Loosey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Loosey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Loosey!#REVB##SUB2#
Loosey drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Loosey off! Loosey jumps back into Ward's guard.
Loosey landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Ward is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loosey advances position into side control!
Ward is not content to let Loosey control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Loosey easily slips into full mount!
Ward really wants to buck Loosey off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loosey trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Goosey Loosey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loosey throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ward because Loosey loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goosey Loosey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Loosey rushes Ward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ward stops a takedown attempt from Loosey.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loosey tries to pull guard but Ward forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loosey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Micky Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goosey Loosey.
Loosey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Loosey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loosey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Loosey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loosey shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Loosey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loosey fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Loosey, which made it look bad.
Loosey throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Loosey has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Loosey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Loosey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loosey goes for a takedown attempt but Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ward tries to clinch up.
Loosey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loosey off to one side.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Loosey counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Ward clinches.
Loosey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ward blocks it with crossed arms.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Loosey connects with a knee to the head.
Loosey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Ward gets underhooks to prevent Loosey's takedown attempt.
Loosey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ward is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loosey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Loosey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Loosey, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Loosey. Loosey gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ward.
Loosey has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goosey Loosey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loosey tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loosey to the ground. Loosey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loosey throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Micky Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goosey Loosey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Loosey shows good takedown defense.
Loosey feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goosey Loosey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loosey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goosey Loosey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Firmino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ward is able to avoid easily.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Firmino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Firmino unleashes a big counter combination but Ward bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Ward. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Firmino moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Firmino.
#CUT2#
It looks like Micky Ward has been cut.
Ward tries to pull guard but Firmino won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Firmino.
Firmino has Ward pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ward manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Firmino with a knee to the head.
Firmino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ward tries to pull guard but Firmino won't allow it.
Firmino's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Firmino's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Firmino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Firmino lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Firmino.
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Firmino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ward is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Firmino throws an elbow but misses.
Firmino lands with a left to the head.
Firmino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Firmino closes the distance and clinches.
Firmino goes for a takedown attempt but Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Firmino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firmino.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Firmino misses with an uppercut. #T2##CL2#
Firmino drives through and clinches with Ward against the cage.
Firmino connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward misses with a knee strike.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Firmino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward tries to pull guard but Firmino holds him up against the cage and eventually Ward drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firmino obliges.
Firmino lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Firmino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Firmino lands an uppercut.
Firmino lands a shoulder strike.
Firmino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ward gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Firmino wants a takedown but no success here.
Firmino is working Ward over against the cage.
Firmino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Firmino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Firmino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Firmino scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Firmino.
A knee to the head by Firmino.
Firmino lands a body punch.
Firmino with a knee to the head.
Firmino lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firmino presses Ward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Firmino lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Firmino scores with a shoulder strike.
Firmino connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Firmino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Firmino lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firmino.
Firmino works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firmino obliges.
Firmino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firmino has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ward - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Firmino, and another! Ward is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bobby Firmino!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Shimizu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Shimizu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Shimizu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shimizu keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shimizu prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Shimizu can't get the takedown.
Shimizu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Shimizu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ward prevents it.
Micky Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasubei Shimizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but Ward forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shimizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Shimizu breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shimizu.#T1#
Shimizu blocks a head kick by Ward.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shimizu as he avoids it easily.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimizu stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimizu tries to counter with a clinch but Ward shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Shimizu shoots in.
As Shimizu looks to move away, Ward throws a big counter combo but Shimizu just gets out of the way.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Shimizu moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense. #T2##CL2#
Shimizu instigates a clinch.
Shimizu just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shimizu.
Shimizu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shimizu after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Shimizu breaks the clinch.
Ward throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shimizu dives in and grabs Ward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes down on Shimizu's head and hops out.
Shimizu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3##CL#
Ward clinches.
Ward managing to block the knees to the body from Shimizu.
Shimizu slows down the pace here.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shimizu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shimizu shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Shimizu looks winded!
Shimizu looks for the body kick but Ward saw that one coming. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with a series of wild punches.
Shimizu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Ward lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ward.
Ward looks for a takedown but Shimizu sprawls well.
Ward lands a high kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimizu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Ward dominated that 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.
#R2#
Shimizu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Ward pushes Shimizu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ward's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Shimizu pulls guard effortlessly.
Shimizu trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ward has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shimizu is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Ward trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ward passes Shimizu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shimizu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward controlling the action here.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Ward decides to stand up. #CL#
Ward rushes Shimizu and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ward breaks the clinch.
Micky Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shimizu.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Shimizu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3##TD#
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ward showed some decent athleticism there.
Shimizu is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward not doing much here.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Ward trying to control from half guard but Shimizu is working away. #SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Shimizu is defending well.
Ward controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimizu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Ward dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ward clinches up with Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Shimizu breaks the clinch.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimizu defends it nicely.
Shimizu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shimizu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shimizu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shimizu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Shimizu, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Shimizu has managed to clinch.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shimizu prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Ward is trying to break free.#T2#
Shimizu is stalling here.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Shimizu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Shimizu persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Shimizu lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimizu.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.
Shimizu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimizu shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward feinted with a counter takedown.
Micky Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Shimizu shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shimizu misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shimizu stuffs the takedown.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shimizu fails with the takedown.#T4#
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Shimizu tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shimizu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward throws a one two combo.
Shimizu misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ward looks for a takedown but Shimizu sprawls well.
Yasubei Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micky Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimizu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yasubei Shimizu.
I think Ward 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Ward!
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