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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goodman swivels and escapes.
Ward looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Goodman shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goodman dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goodman shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Goodman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily#CL2#
and Ward moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ward fails to land. #TD#
Goodman pulls Ward into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Goodman 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.
Goodman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ward's guard.#SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ward should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SU#
Goodman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ward, up you get! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Goodman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodman wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ward tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU#
Goodman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodman is defended easily by Ward.#TD#
Goodman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Goodman passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB##SUB#
Goodman is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goodman to get the leverage. #SU#
Goodman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodman is defended easily by Ward.
Ward tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goodman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.#T4##CL2#
Ward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ward gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Goodman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman 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.
Jorge Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.
Goodman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman goes for a double leg but Ward avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ward continues to drive forward.
Goodman dives in and grabs Ward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes down on Goodman's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Goodman. 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.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Goodman persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.#CL2#
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Ward wants to break free but Goodman has control.
Ward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goodman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorge Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Ward jumps into guard, dragging Goodman to the mat.
Ward looking to control.
Goodman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Goodman drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Goodman off! Goodman jumps back into Ward's guard. #SU#
Ward is working an open guard so Goodman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Goodman fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Ward moves into the clinch.#TD#
Goodman pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Goodman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Jorge Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward won't allow Goodman to get back to his feet.
Goodman trying to control the position.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodman has wrist control.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward prevents Goodman from getting back to his feet.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Goodman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ward is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Goodman ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goodman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Goodman looking to score a takedown here. Ward is defending well but Goodman drives through and ends up in Ward's guard.#SU#
Goodman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ward, up you get!
Joel Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Goodman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Goodman is now in Ward's guard.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goodman manages to pass to side control.
Goodman wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Goodman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Ward pushes Goodman off looking to stand but Goodman dives back in and keeps control.
Goodman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg. #SUB#
Goodman 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. Goodman eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ward is concentrating on defense, preventing Goodman from advancing position. #SUB#
Goodman is looking for a kimura here.
Goodman prevents Ward from improving his position.#T3#
Goodman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ward pushes Goodman off looking to stand but Goodman dives back in and keeps control.
Ward tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Goodman. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ward throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
#CL2#
Ward forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Goodman manages to pull guard.
Goodman wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Goodman wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Goodman wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodman 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Goodman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haley's guard.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haley 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#
Ward is holding on to half guard well.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haley.
Haley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Haley is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haley is in close to Ward's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Ward is trying to keep Haley in close.
Haley stops Ward from standing up.
Haley throwing strikes but missing.
Haley postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Haley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haley throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haley defends it easily.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haley is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Haley stops Ward from standing up.
Haley throws a big right hand that misses.
Haley wants to stand but Ward is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ward feints and as Haley raises his hands in defense, Ward changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haley 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.
Ward looks winded!
Ward 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. #T3#
Ward postures up.
Haley 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#
Haley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haley is working away from the top position though.
Haley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haley connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haley. #T4#
Haley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Ward is concentrating on defense, preventing Haley from advancing position.
Haley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haley.
Ward pushes Haley off looking to stand but Haley dives back in and keeps control.
Haley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward taking some punishment here, with Haley in his half guard.
Ward keeping hold of Haley's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward trying to hold on to Haley's head to control him but Haley postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Haley dominated that round.
That's time! Haley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Haley tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ward lands in his opponent's guard.
Haley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haley throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Haley.#SUB#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward 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. #T1#
Haley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Haley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ward has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haley is trying to control but can't.
Haley is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward wants to pass to mount but Haley is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ward seems content to control.
Elijah Haley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ward jumps into side control!#T3#
A lull in the action here as Ward stalls from top position.
Haley is looking for a sweep.
Ward tries to advance to mount but Haley denies him. #SUB2#
Ward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ward is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Haley's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haley tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Haley is looking for a sweep.
Ward just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haley stops Ward from passing to mount.
Haley tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Haley slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Haley. Those never looked like landing.
Ward counters with a body kick.#CL#
Haley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joel Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ward moves into range and clinches up with Haley.
Haley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley is trying to break the clinch but Ward is controlling him.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haley is defending well for now.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD2#
Ward dives in and scores a takedown into Haley's guard.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Haley keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Haley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward postures up.
#T2#
Haley wants to hit a switch here but Ward passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Haley there!
Ward dominating with strikes here.
Haley is looking to get to half guard.
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Ward with shots to the head and body - Haley looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Haley is rocked!
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Haley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ward is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Haley is surviving well by controlling Ward's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haley tries to control the position but Ward now has his back.
#SUB2#
Ward looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Haley fending off the submission attempt from Ward.
Ward keeps control of the position as Haley tries to break free.
#T3#
Ward just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Ward is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Haley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Haley for a finish.
Ward is hanging on to Haley's back as he tries to escape.
Haley seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward throwing strikes and Haley squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Haley regains half guard.
Ward is pressing down on Haley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haley is holding on for now.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Haley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haley 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.#T4#
Ward slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haley 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 is looking to stand up but Haley won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ward controls the pace.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Haley is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Ward!
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