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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Whitehead misses the body punch #KD2#
and Ward counters with a head kick that drops Whitehead to the mat! Whitehead scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Whitehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Whitehead backs off Ward throws a huge counter combo but Whitehead manages to avoid it all.
Whitehead throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Whitehead won't be happy with that. #ROC2#Whitehead is rocked!#SUB2#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Whitehead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehead manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.#SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward prevents Whitehead from improving his position.
Whitehead holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Whitehead seems to have got his legs back now.
Whitehead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Whitehead wants to get back to full guard.
Whitehead is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Whitehead trying to control here.
Whitehead wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whitehead tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Whitehead moves into full guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whitehead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whitehead tries to get out of the position.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ward drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitehead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitehead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitehead! #REVR##T3#
Whitehead scoring with punches from side control.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Whitehead lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Whitehead creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitehead lands a few punches from side control.
Ward is trying to control Whitehead's posture but Whitehead avoids it.
Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitehead lands a nice forearm strike.
Whitehead is chipping away with strikes.
We've been informed that Ward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Whitehead cracks Ward with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ward takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Ward taking a bit of punishment here - Whitehead scoring with strikes.
Whitehead working away.
Whitehead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ward some visible discomfort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Whitehead controls the position.
Ward struggling a bit here.
Whitehead working the body and head with strikes.
Whitehead lands a decent elbow from side control.
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Whitehead landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Whitehead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitehead drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head.
Whitehead slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Whitehead dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Whitehead shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ward napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paul Whitehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitehead wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Whitehead.
Whitehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Whitehead drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ward is trying to stand.
Whitehead stalling. #T1#
Whitehead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whitehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
Whitehead prevents Ward from improving his position.
Whitehead is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Whitehead connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Whitehead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whitehead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whitehead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Whitehead wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitehead pulls his head out easily.
Ward moves into full guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Whitehead from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitehead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitehead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitehead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitehead is working Ward over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward looking to control.
Whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehead lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Whitehead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T4#
Whitehead landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitehead working some strikes from top position.
Whitehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Whitehead dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Whitehead tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily#TD2#
and Ward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Whitehead keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Whitehead looking to control.
Whitehead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Whitehead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitehead has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead content to stall in guard here.
Whitehead connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB2#
Ward working for a triangle but Whitehead defends it easily.
Whitehead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Whitehead with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Whitehead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitehead has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Whitehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whitehead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitehead wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Whitehead distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whitehead scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Ward has momentary wrist control but Whitehead slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitehead manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitehead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whitehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitehead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. #REVR#
Whitehead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Whitehead stands up over Ward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitehead trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Whitehead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Whitehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitehead passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Whitehead's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Whitehead lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ward down.
Ward taking punishment in the form of punches.
Whitehead is putting a hurting on Ward here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whitehead is working Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Whitehead working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitehead working the head with strikes.
Ward gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Ward taking some punishment here, with Whitehead in his half guard.
Ward trying to control but Whitehead postures up.
Whitehead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Whitehead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitehead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitehead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Whitehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitehead, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Whitehead! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Oper connects with a leg kick.
Oper is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Oper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Oper closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ward tries to score a body lock takedown but Oper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oper stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
#TD#
Ward has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oper regains guard immediately.
Ward has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Ward drops back looking for a leg! Oper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oper manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Oper's guard.
Ward trying to control but Oper is working from the bottom. #T1#
Oper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oper has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Oper preventing the sweep.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oper defends it easily.#T2#
Oper distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oper looking to pass the guard.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oper 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.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oper defends well.
Oper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Oper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oper on the ground.
Oper looks winded!
Oper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oper has passed into side control.
Ward is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Oper decides to stand back up. Oper steps back and let's Ward get back to his feet.#CL2#
Oper closes the distance and clinches.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Ward drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oper pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ward is thwarting Oper's attempts to control the position.
Ward not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ward postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Oper to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fish Oper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Oper tries to clinch
and Ward counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ward.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oper tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Ward counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oper is breathing heavily.
Ward trying to control but Oper is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Oper is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Oper in a clinch.
Ward wants to take the fight to the mat but Oper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ward works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Oper keeps moving. #T2#
Ward is pushing down on Oper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oper is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oper is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oper wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Oper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oper is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Oper is defending well.
Ward prevents Oper from standing back up.
Ward is trying to control. Oper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Oper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Oper closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Oper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Oper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Ward dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Oper has managed to clinch.
Ward managing to block the knees to the body from Oper.
#TD#
Ward pulls Oper into guard.
#SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oper defends it easily.#SUB#
Oper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Oper defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Oper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward looking to control.
#SUB#
Oper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oper has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oper passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ward wants to control but Oper is keeping busy.
Oper prevents Ward from improving his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oper has eaten all the pies!
Ward is pressing down on Oper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oper preventing the sweep.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Oper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Oper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oper has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oper wants to clinch.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Ward gets a double leg takedown into Oper's guard.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Ward postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ward, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward keeping moving, preventing Oper from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeAndre Ward.
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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024 |
DeAndre Ward really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 143.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Blake Melendez was cancelled. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Bobaluss shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.#TD#
Bobaluss gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Bobaluss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bobaluss 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 is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to work for a sweep but Bobaluss has mounted him!
Bobaluss controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobaluss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobaluss controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobaluss in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bobaluss pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bobaluss lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries to reverse the position but Bobaluss maintains control.#T1#
Bobaluss controlling from the full mount.
Bobaluss lands with some strikes.
Bobaluss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobaluss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobaluss is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ward can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ward can't escape the position.
Bobaluss content just to control the position here.
Ward tries to hold on but Bobaluss postures up.#T2#
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Bobaluss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Ward is working to get back to half guard.
Bobaluss controlling the pace for now.
Bobaluss landing punches.
Bobaluss controlling his opponent.
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!
Bobaluss'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.#T3#
Bobaluss lands a heavy elbow.
Bobaluss controlling from the full mount.
Bobaluss cracks Ward with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ward working to try and regain half guard.
Bobaluss lands a couple of good shots and Ward has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bobaluss gets his hands free as Ward looks to control.
Ward is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Ward turns into Bobaluss and is now in his guard.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobaluss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward throws a strike but Bobaluss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bobaluss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bobaluss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bobaluss pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Himbo Bobaluss dominated that round.
That's time! Bobaluss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bobaluss darts in trying to clinch
and Ward counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bobaluss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Himbo Bobaluss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobaluss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward throws out a counter right but Bobaluss avoids it with no problem.
Bobaluss fails to land the takedown.
Ward follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himbo Bobaluss. 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.#TD#
Bobaluss feints and as Ward raises his hands in defense, Bobaluss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobaluss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Bobaluss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Bobaluss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
Bobaluss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Bobaluss controlling the position from side mount.
Bobaluss advances to full mount.
Bobaluss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bobaluss with shots to the head and body - Ward looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bobaluss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Bobaluss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobaluss content to control rather than advance.
Ward tries to roll over but Bobaluss keeps him under control.
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.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Bobaluss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bobaluss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Bobaluss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Bobaluss has control of the leg.
Bobaluss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bobaluss tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it.
Bobaluss working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bobaluss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Further stalling from Bobaluss.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bobaluss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss lands strikes from half guard.
Bobaluss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bobaluss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bobaluss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobaluss working Ward over with strikes.
Ward is staying active underneath Bobaluss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobaluss not doing much here.
Ward wants to control but Bobaluss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Himbo Bobaluss dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bobaluss moves to clinch but Ward breaks away
and Ward counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Bobaluss.
Despite the aggression on Ward's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Himbo Bobaluss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobaluss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward won't allow Bobaluss to sweep him here. #T1#
Bobaluss pulls Ward in to control the position.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward trying to control from Bobaluss's half guard. Bobaluss has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobaluss is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bobaluss scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward is pulling down on Bobaluss's head. It's preventing any offense from Bobaluss, at least for the moment.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bobaluss passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobaluss is controlling the pace.
Himbo Bobaluss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobaluss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
Bobaluss working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Still in half guard, Bobaluss seems content to control.
Bobaluss is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobaluss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bobaluss is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward leaves Bobaluss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bobaluss looking to score a takedown here. Ward is defending well but Bobaluss drives through and ends up in Ward's guard.
Himbo Bobaluss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ward is looking for a triangle but Bobaluss pushes his legs off easily.
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bobaluss controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobaluss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bobaluss 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.
DeAndre Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Himbo Bobaluss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobaluss, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himbo Bobaluss! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Welch with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a nice low kick that buckles Welch's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Welch's guard.#SUB#
Welch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch seems keen to control Ward's posture.#SUB#
Welch is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Welch is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into side control.
Ward trying to control the position but Welch is working away.
Welch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Welch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Welch looking for a triangle here. Ward is fighting it but it looks tight! Welch pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ward is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baron Welch!
Baron Welch took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1184 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Welch shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Welch.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Welch ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeAndre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Welch shoots in.
And Ward counters with a quick kick to the body but Welch blocks it.
Welch misses with a takedown #TD#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Welch won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Welch is defending well.
Welch is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Welch sneaks back into half guard.
Welch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!#SUB2#
Welch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ward has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Welch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ward trying to control the hands but Welch breaks the grip.
Ward can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Welch is persistently looking for the submission but Ward is defending it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy.
Welch looks winded!#SUB2#
Welch working for the choke.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Welch to control. #SUB2#
Ward showing good submission defense here.
Welch has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Welch working for the choke.
Welch gets his hands free as Ward looks to control. #SUB2#
Welch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward trying to control the hands but Welch won't let him. #SUB2#
Ward defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Welch's arms. #SUB2#
Ward is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Welch gets his way!
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Welch keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Ward looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Welch doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is not content to let Welch control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Welch swinging wildly here.
Ward feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.
Ward motions for Welch to come forward. Ward throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Welch with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Ward was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Welch.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Welch avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeAndre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.#T1#
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Welch defends it easily.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Welch has hold of Ward's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ward tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Welch cranks the arm and Ward screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ward, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Baron Welch! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1184 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Ward stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Jab by Lee.#T1##TD#
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee 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.
Lee tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ward thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lee 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.#SUB#
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ward is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. #T2##SU#
Ward is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Ward has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ward manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#SUB#
Ward is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lee has his hands clasped together but Ward extends and breaks Lee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ward.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DeAndre Ward! |
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