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Event:
GFC 20: Carter vs Miller 2
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ward misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Thomas cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas walks into a left hand. #TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T1#
Thomas advances to half guard.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Ward wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Thomas!#REVR#
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward controlling Thomas's posture. #SUB2#
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Ward trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Ward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas lands a jab.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greg Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Thomas pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward trying to control here.
JJ Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Thomas not doing much here.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
Ward moves into full guard.
Thomas won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Ward has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ward's half guard.
Ward is trying to stand.
#T3#
Thomas trying to advance position but Ward counters by regaining guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.
Ward wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ward's guard.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward misses with a looping left.
Greg Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Ward misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Thomas shoots in.
Ward feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Ward then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Ward moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A head kick by Ward misses #TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ward has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thomas is on him like a limpet, forcing Ward back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ward lands a body shot.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch.
Ward feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Ward then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
Ward misses with a head kick.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Ward counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Ward thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Greg Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ward throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ward connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Ward connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.#T3#
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ward! Thomas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Ward!
A victorious Greg Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GFC 14: Hardon vs Boxer
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haber tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haber connects with the punch.
Haber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Haber moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haber just misses with a punch to the body.
Haber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Haber as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Haber gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thomas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thomas, into his guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haber wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. #T1#
Haber passes into half guard. #SUB#
Haber is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard but Haber has passed into side control.
Haber working the ground and pound. #T2#
Haber trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Haber wants to take a breather but Thomas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Haber.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Haber from controlling successfully.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haber controls the pace.#SUB2#
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haber advances position into side control!#T3#
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haber is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haber working the ground and pound.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Haber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haber scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Haber controls the position from side control.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Haber happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Haber goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thomas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haber's guard! Nice work there by Thomas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uri Haber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haber scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haber is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up. #SUB#
Haber working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Haber seems keen to control Thomas's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Haber keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Haber is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Haber is retaining full guard.
Thomas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thomas working away.
Haber prevents Thomas from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haber, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Thomas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thomas's guard! Nice work there by Haber! #SUB2#
Thomas looking for subs off his back but Haber has passed one foot through into half guard.
Haber wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
Haber 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.
Haber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB#
Haber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haber.
Haber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though. #SUB2#
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Haber is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haber connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Haber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haber wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
Haber content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haber lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Haber seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Haber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Haber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Thomas.
Haber throws a head kick that misses.
Haber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haber somewhat.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
JJ Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haber tries to buck Thomas off but Thomas is having none of it.#T1#
Haber is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Haber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Haber keeping hold of Thomas's head, controlling as best he can.
Thomas prevents Haber from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Haber defends the submission attempt.
Haber trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Haber actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas is pressing down on Haber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haber is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haber is looking to get to half guard.
JJ Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haber is looking to escape.
Haber bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Uri Haber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haber pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Haber is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haber is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thomas reverses the position - he's now on top in Haber's guard.
Thomas postures up.
Haber pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Haber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uri Haber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haber 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Uri Haber!
Uri Haber 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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