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Event:
RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brian McFoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFoy is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McFoy clinches with his opponent.
McFoy is working Ward over against the cage.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle.
McFoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
McFoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McFoy tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries for a takedown but McFoy circles away easily
and McFoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ward there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
McFoy misses with a body punch.
McFoy lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ward is trying to drag McFoy to the mat but McFoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFoy lands a knee to the body.
Ward is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from McFoy.
Still in the clinch, McFoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFoy stalling against the cage.
McFoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McFoy with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#William Ward's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2##BC2#
McFoy breaks from the clinch.
McFoy lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
McFoy pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
McFoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#BC2#
McFoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McFoy pushes Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
McFoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ward is defending well for now.
Ward looking for a takedown.
McFoy misses with an elbow over the top.
Ward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from McFoy. #T3##TD#
Ward has McFoy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ward pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McFoy tumbling to the mat - Ward dives into McFoy's guard.
Ward won't allow McFoy to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but McFoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFoy is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward stops McFoy from standing up.
McFoy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ward dives into side control.
#T4#
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Ward prevents McFoy from escaping the position.
Ward works to advance to full mount. McFoy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McFoy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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.
Ward scoring with strikes but McFoy is staying in there.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You get the feeling that McFoy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McFoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McFoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Ward attempts a counter takedown but McFoy avoids it well and moves away.
McFoy throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McFoy's guard.
McFoy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and clinches.
McFoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
McFoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by McFoy as he connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from McFoy as Ward shoots in.
McFoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McFoy clinches with his opponent.
McFoy lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McFoy.
#BC2#
McFoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFoy lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by McFoy.
McFoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
McFoy unleashes a big counter combination but Ward bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McFoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
McFoy tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
McFoy clinches up against the cage.
Ward tries for a takedown but McFoy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward stalling in the clinch but McFoy improves position.
A knee to the head by McFoy.
McFoy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by McFoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Ward to work.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
McFoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFoy with a knee to the head.
McFoy lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from McFoy.
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#William Ward's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McFoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McFoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for McFoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from McFoy, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
McFoy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
McFoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
McFoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from McFoy. #CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McFoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McFoy tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
McFoy lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McFoy to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McFoy to the mat! McFoy manages to get full guard. #ES2#
McFoy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ward is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ward misses with a body punch.
Ward just leaning against McFoy, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch.
Brian McFoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFoy throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range. #T1#
McFoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McFoy darts in and clinches Ward up against the cage.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ward is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McFoy is keeping busy.#BC2#
McFoy breaks from the clinch.
McFoy moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McFoy as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
McFoy clinches up against the cage.
McFoy lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off. #T2#
McFoy lands with a short shot to the head.
McFoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward is struggling to control the position.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ward avoids the elbow strike from McFoy, against the cage.
Ward trying to control the position but instead, McFoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ward into the cage.#BC2#
McFoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFoy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and McFoy counters with a series of strikes. Ward will be more careful next time no doubt.
William Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
McFoy clinches.
Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but McFoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ward misses with a body punch.
McFoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McFoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFoy after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
McFoy manages to break the clinch.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McFoy tries to clinch up.#T4#
McFoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
McFoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
McFoy closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McFoy.
McFoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Ward fails to land.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
McFoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McFoy moves into the clinch.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward wants to break free but McFoy has control.
McFoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brian McFoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward tries to work over McFoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian McFoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McFoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McFoy!
In his post fight interview, Brian McFoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Milka misses with a wild body shot.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
Milka scores with a kick to the body.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ward counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Milka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Milka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Milka!#REVR#
Ward trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Milka stands and steps away. Ward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been told by Milka's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Milka lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Milka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Milka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milka is looking to clinch.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milka wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Milka punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milka.
Milka lands a front kick.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Milka tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Milka connects with a looping right hand.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Milka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Milka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward with the counter takedown but Milka avoids it easily.
Milka scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Milka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Milka has managed to clinch.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head. #BC#
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Ward takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Milka.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Milka pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Milka counters by clinching up.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Milka pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
Ward looking to slow down the pace here.
Ward wants to break free but Milka has control.
Milka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Milka.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Ward taking a breather.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ward trying to stall but Milka improves his position.
Milka is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Milka down to the mat. Milka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Ward moves away from the strike by Milka.
Milka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rico Milka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Milka lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
#CUT#That has opened up William Ward's cut even more.
Milka tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Milka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Milka takes the fight into the clinch.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Milka lands with a short shot to the head.
Milka letting Ward take a breather here.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Milka keeps him there for the moment.
Ward wants a takedown.
Ward can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Milka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Milka manages to break the clinch.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##CL#
Milka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Milka.
Milka lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Milka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milka throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Milka is looking to clinch.
Milka wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Milka lands with a good body shot.
Milka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Milka has closed the distance and engaged Ward in a clinch.
Ward being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Milka stalling against the cage.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Milka stalls.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Milka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ward takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Milka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Milka lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Milka takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ward is rocked!#CL#
Milka moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Milka finish him?#T3#
Milka leaning against his opponent.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Milka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ward gets tackled into the cage by Milka. Milka maintains the clinch.
Milka pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Milka breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Milka clinches with his opponent.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head. #BC#
Milka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka scores with a spinning back kick!
Ward is breathing heavily.#CL#
Milka closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.#BC#
Milka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Milka.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Milka moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
A right hand to the body from Milka.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head. #BC#
Milka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ward. #CL#
Milka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward is trying to maintain a safe position but Milka gets an underhook and turns Ward into the cage.#BC#
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Milka there.#CUT#The cut above William Ward's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Milka does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Milka moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Milka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward missing with a left hand there. Milka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Milka has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Milka lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Milka breaks from the clinch.
Milka throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milka is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Milka circles away and we're back to standing.
Rico Milka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.#CL#
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Milka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ward up against the cage.
Milka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Milka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ward controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Milka breaks the clinch.
Milka is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milka tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milka to the ground. Milka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milka throwing a counter right hand but Ward manages to avoid it.
Milka throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milka wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Rico Milka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ward trying to control but Milka is working from the bottom.
Ward throws a strike but Milka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Ward is working an open guard so Milka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Milka has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milka is defending well.
William Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ward wants to stall.
Ward drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Milka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Milka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Milka moves out of range of the body kick.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Milka can pounce on him.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
Rico Milka is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward tries to move into range but Milka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Milka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Milka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Milka!
Rico Milka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 11
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Parsons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ward misses with a body shot
and Parsons counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Parsons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parsons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parsons lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Parsons throws a head kick that Ward semi-blocks.
Parsons misses with a head kick.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parsons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Parsons.
Parsons throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parsons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Parsons throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily. #T1#
A punch combination from Parsons misses.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parsons connects with a single shot there.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parsons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parsons lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Parsons moves into the clinch.
Parsons is trying to break free.
Ward keeps control of Parsons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parsons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ward wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Parsons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parsons gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Parsons breaks from the clinch.
Parsons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parsons lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand. #T2#
Good shot there by Parsons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Parsons gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Owain Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Parsons counters with a one-two to the body.
Parsons misses with a head kick.
Ward takes one to the side of the head.
Parsons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parsons, as that shot connected.
Parsons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parsons clobbers Ward with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward throws out a counter right but Parsons avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Parsons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Parsons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Ward blocks a head kick by Parsons.
Parsons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parsons.
The crowd cheers as Parsons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.
Parsons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parsons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parsons lands a head shot.
Parsons connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Parsons clinches up against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parsons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Parsons tries to circle away but Ward has him pinned against the cage.
Ward has Parsons pressed against the cage.
Parsons is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Parsons manages to break the clinch.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Parsons.
Parsons throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Owain Parsons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parsons tries a head kick but it misses.
Parsons throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
A head kick from Parsons lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Parsons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owain Parsons dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Parsons lands a slapping body shot.
Parsons scores with a jab to the body.
Parsons misses with a double jab.
Parsons throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Parsons.
Ward is looking to land body kicks.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Parsons, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons tries to clinch but Ward moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parsons cracks Ward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ward throws a low kick, looking for Parsons's leg but Parsons calmly moves out of range.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owain Parsons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parsons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Parsons. #TD2#
Ward shoots in and bounces Parsons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Parsons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Parsons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parsons's head.
Ward trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Parsons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parsons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Parsons tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ward presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Parsons is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Ward controlling from mount.
Parsons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ward putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward lands a big elbow.
Ward is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parsons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ward landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ward landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ward unloading with bombs!
Ward lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Parsons hang on?
Ward putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Parsons is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parsons tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Parsons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Parsons in real trouble here! The ref calls for Parsons to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Ward!
An out of breath William Ward thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
William Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Ward misses
letting Pendous counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
Pendous ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pendous scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward throws a leg kick which misses Pendous's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendous tries to avoid it.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands a really nice looking cross but Pendous seems unphased.
Pendous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Pendous's belly button to the back.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Pendous's head back.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Pendous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Ward finds it's target.
Ward throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Pendous counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Ward.
Ward lands a leg kick that knocks Pendous off balance momentarily.
Pendous takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ward tries to score with a low kick but Pendous moves his leg out of the way.
Pendous seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward with the counter takedown but Pendous avoids it easily.
Ward throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pendous's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendous was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Pendous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pendous counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward staying out of range there.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendous takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pendous lands a jab to Ward's midsection.#T3#
Ward throws a body kick that misses
and Pendous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendous doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendous is looking to wear down Ward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pendous throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendous doesn't seem bothered though.
Pendous checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ward misses with a shot to the body
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ward misses with a body punch
and Pendous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pendous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ward.
Ward tries for a takedown but Pendous circles away easily
and Pendous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Ward throws a series of punches but Pendous avoids them all with ease.
Ward lands the left hand.
Pendous lands with an uppercut that bounces Ward off the cage and back into range.#CUT#That has opened up William Ward's cut even more.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
letting Pendous counter with a right hand. #ROC#Ward is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stu Pendous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ward misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Pendous counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ward! Pendous lets Ward back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendous finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ward might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pendous has got the better of the exchanges.
Ward walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pendous checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pendous scores with a jab to the head.
Ward lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stu Pendous is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Pendous throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendous misses the shot to the body.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pendous looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pendous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pendous defends it well.#T1#
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pendous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Ward does it's job there.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Pendous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Pendous needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Pendous, which made it look bad. #T2#
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendous misses the target.
Ward throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ward connects with a right hand. Pendous shakes it off.
Pendous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward jabs at Pendous's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ward shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pendous's guard.
Pendous lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pendous wants to stand and escape but instead Ward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Pendous wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Pendous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward stops Pendous from standing up.
Pendous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pendous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward stops Pendous from standing up.
Ward wants to control from the top but Pendous keeps moving.
Ward is working Pendous over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pendous keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Pendous wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stu Pendous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Ward's cut.
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#
Pendous misses with a straight left.
Pendous scores with a decent looking hook.
Pendous is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pendous scores with a punch to the head.
Pendous takes one to the side of the head.
Ward throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pendous counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward thumps Pendous with a low kick.
Ward cracks Pendous with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.#T1#
Ward catches Pendous with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendous connects with a crisp jab.
Ward misses with a hook
and Pendous counters with a nice body shot.
Pendous will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pendous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.#T2#
Ward shoots and misses
and Pendous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Pendous connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.#CUT#The cut above William Ward's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pendous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Pendous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.
Pendous works the jab nicely.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Pendous counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ward off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Pendous follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ward was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
RSE 10: Drenched In Blood
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward stands up over Van Tonder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ward cracks Van Tonder with a solid left hand.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Tonder is breathing heavily.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward controlling from the top position.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Tonder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ward has Van Tonder in his guard.#REVR#
Ward managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Tonder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Tonder won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Tonder's guard. #REVB##T2#
Ward stands up over Van Tonder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Van Tonder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ward seems to have locked his on tight now - Van Tonder screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ward, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). William Ward!
After winning the bout, William Ward thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 4
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like William Ward has been cut.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.
Lopez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Lopez sends Ward crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lopez is motioning to the referee to let Ward up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ward is rocked!
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez fakes the body blow, causing Ward to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ward goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepe Lopez!
Pepe Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1156 Round 2
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Greaves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Ward.
Ward connects with a right hand. Greaves shakes it off.
Greaves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Ward.
Ward jabs at Greaves's body.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Ward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward connects with a leg kick. #T1##TD#
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Greaves is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greaves, who protects the arm well.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Greaves managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ward.
Ward working away.#SUB#
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Greaves is defending well.
Ward creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Greaves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Greaves regains half guard, as Ward was trying to land strikes.
Ward lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Greaves actively working from the bottom here.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Greaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward thows a huge punch but Greaves dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Greaves is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greaves avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Greaves looking for submissions off his back.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greaves defending well though.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Greaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greaves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward is breathing heavily.#T4#
Ward misses with a head shot. Greaves uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Greaves is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ward has his hands clasped together but Greaves extends and breaks Ward's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Greaves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gamma Greaves! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1156 Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allen tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily#TD#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allen won't be happy with that.
William Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Allen.
Allen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ward taking a breather here.
Allen prevents Ward from moving into mount. #T1#
Allen is trying to get back to half guard.
Allen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ward lands an elbow.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allen stops Ward from passing to mount.
Ward is putting a hurting on Allen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ward scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Allen, who protects the arm well.
Ward trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ward grinds an elbow into Allen's temple. #ROC#Allen is rocked!
Allen looks winded!
Allen taking a bit of punishment here - Ward scoring with strikes.
Allen is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Ward cracks Allen with a big right hand but Allen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Allen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ward connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Ward! That's hurt Allen! Will he recover? Ward fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Ward! |
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