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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Nostro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nostro pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Nostro throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nostro.#TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nostro's guard.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Nostro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Emelianenko stays in close to Nostro's body and controls the position.
Nostro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Nostro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.
Emelianenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Nostro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Nostro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Emelianenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
Nostro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emelianenko controlling the pace for now.
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.
Dimitri Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Nostro gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nostro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Nostro is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Emelianenko staying calm.
Emelianenko scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Nostro tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Nostro being controlled for a moment.
Emelianenko is continuing to stall.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emelianenko happy to just control the position for now.
Emelianenko works to advance to full mount. Nostro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Emelianenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nostro gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nostro is keeping the position for now.
Nostro being controlled here, momentarily.
Emelianenko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko 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.#T1#
The adventures of Emelianenko the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nostro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emelianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Nostro is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Emelianenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.#T2#
Emelianenko works his way into side control.
Emelianenko controls the position. #T3#
Enzone Nostro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Emelianenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nostro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emelianenko slows the pace down. #T4#
Nostro wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko cracks Nostro with a big right hand but Nostro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Emelianenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dimitri Emelianenko 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!
Emelianenko taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Emelianenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Nostro doesn't manage to clinch there - Master circles away.
Nostro shoots for a double leg takedown but Master sprawls well. He's pushed Nostro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick from Master lands but Nostro takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Master has closed the distance and engaged Nostro in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Nostro wants to get back to striking at distance but Master won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Master.
A hook to the body from Master.
Nostro is breathing heavily.
Master lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nostro backwards.
Master holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Master digs a right hand underneath Nostro's ribcage. Nostro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Master leaning his opponent against the cage.
Master lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Good body shot from Master.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nostro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Master lands a left hand.
Master throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Master manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Master taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Master.
Master lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Master lands an elbow inside that Nostro shrugs off.
Master scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Master.
A nice left hand lands by Master.
#T2#
Nostro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master presses Nostro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Master lands an elbow just above Nostro 's eye.
Nostro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Master scores with a nice hook to the head.
Master slows down the pace here.
A short right from Master.
Master using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Master lands a body shot in the clinch.
Master lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nostro backwards.
Master lands with a short shot to the head.
Master working Nostro over with knees to the body.
Master scores with a shot to the side of Nostro's head. #T3#
Master pressing his opponent against the cage.
Master landing knees to the body.
Master is leaning against Nostro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nostro takes a shot to the head.
Master lands an elbow just above Nostro 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Master.
Come on Master - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Master is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Master lands an elbow that stopped Nostro in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Master is struggling to control the position.
Master presses Nostro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Master.
Master working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Master lands an elbow inside.
Master lands a body shot in the clinch.
Master controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Master.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Master takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Master lands a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Slump Master dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Master lands a nice hook to Nostro's body. Nostro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nostro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Master.
Nostro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Master pounces like a tiger and cracks Nostro with a vicious hook! Nostro is down but not out! Master follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slump Master!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Nostro closes the distance and pushes Burt back into the cage.
Nostro looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Burt breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nostro drives through and clinches with Burt against the cage.
#TD2#
Nostro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Burt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Burt shoots in and gets a takedown into Nostro's guard.
Nostro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Burt manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Burt sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Burt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Burt trying to control the pace.
Burt lands strikes from half guard.
Burt really is a fat lump.
Burt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Burt decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Burt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burt lands in his opponent's guard.
Burt is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nostro 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.
Burt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burt cracks Nostro with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Burt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burt'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.#SUB#
Burt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burt landing some decent shots from guard.
Burt 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Burt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nostro was covering up waiting for the punch and Burt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burt controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Burt dominated that round.
That's time! Burt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Burt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nostro sprawls well initially but Burt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Burt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nostro has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nostro is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nostro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Nostro is defending against the submission attempts here by Burt.
#SUB#
Burt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nostro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burt. #T2#
Burt lands with a punch from half guard.
Burt is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Burt there. #T3##SU#
Burt stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nostro enables Burt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nostro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burt won't allow Nostro to get back to his feet.
Bradley Burt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Nostro wants to control but Burt passes easily into half guard.
Burt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nostro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burt slips a nice elbow through Nostro's hands, connecting with Nostro's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burt in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nostro for as long as he can get away with.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Burt 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Burt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nostro to see if he's OK.
Nostro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nostro is being controlled here. #T1#
Burt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Burt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nostro can do to turn this around?
Nostro being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Burt has an Americana. Nostro didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Burt is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Burt hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bradley Burt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruiz lands with a nice body kick.
Nostro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Ruiz .
Ruiz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nostro eats them both and turns towards Ruiz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ruiz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruiz lands a nice looking body shot.
Nostro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nostro is breathing heavily.
Nostro moves in looking to clinch but Ruiz pushes him off.
Ruiz scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Ruiz drops Nostro with a beautiful combination! Nostro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruiz is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Nostro is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Enzone Nostro has been cut.
Ruiz batters Nostro with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nostro is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Ruiz lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nostro to the mat with a gruesome thud! Ruiz is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Ruiz !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nostro lands with a good body shot.
Nostro misses with a leg kick
and Ward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nostro really felt that one!
Nostro throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nostro lands a head shot.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nostro. #CL#
Ward closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Nostro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enzone Nostro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward thows a body kick. Nostro tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nostro sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nostro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nostro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nostro's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward cracks Nostro with a solid left hand.#SU#
Ward stands up from Nostro's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nostro has a takedown stuffed.
Nostro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nostro lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Nostro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Ward looking to score a takedown here. Nostro is defending well but Ward drives through and ends up in Nostro's guard.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Ward stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nostro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nostro blocks a head kick by Ward.
#T2##TD#
Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nostro on his heels. He'll look to pass Nostro's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nostro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Nostro 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.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nostro works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Ward 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.
Nostro wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Nostro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nostro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Nostro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nostro is one step ahead there.
Nostro is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nostro cracks Ward with a solid left hand.
Nostro throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ward preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Nostro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ward 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward is working Nostro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nostro 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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Ward decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nostro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Nostro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nostro's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Nostro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nostro manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Nostro's guard.
Nostro 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nostro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nostro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nostro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.#TD#
Nostro tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nostro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nostro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nostro.
Nostro misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nostro missing with knees to the body.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Nostro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nostro moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Nostro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nostro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Nostro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
Nostro shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Nostro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nostro is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nostro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nostro.
Ward goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nostro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nostro doesn't seem bothered though.
Aron Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Nostro takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Nostro as Ward shoots in.
Nostro tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nostro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Nostro sneaks out the side door and pushes Ward away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A head kick misses from Nostro.
Nostro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nostro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ward shoots in but Nostro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nostro dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nostro is trying to control the position but Ward postures up. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nostro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward is working Nostro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Ward drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nostro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ward has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nostro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward wants to sweep here but Nostro controlling him for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enzone Nostro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ward lands with a kick to the temple. Nostro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ward leaves Nostro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nostro is looking to clinch.
Nostro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nostro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nostro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nostro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzone Nostro.#T1##CL#
Ward closes the distance and pushes Nostro back into the cage.
Ward tries to break free but Nostro pushes him back against the cage.
Ward keeps control of Nostro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Nostro has the dominant position.#TD#
Ward jumps guard and drags Nostro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Nostro drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Nostro off! Nostro jumps back into Ward's guard.
Ward is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward is pressing down on Nostro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nostro is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nostro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward. #SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SU#
Ward postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nostro to stand up.
Ward fakes the leg kick and cracks Nostro in the body.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Nostro. Nostro gets slowly back to his feet.
Nostro moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Nostro takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Nostro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Nostro moves out of range easily.
Nostro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ward.#TD#
Nostro gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Nostro manages to retain guard.
Nostro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nostro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nostro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nostro looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nostro's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Ward!
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