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Event:
ABW 43 Randleman - Gelfen
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ware goes for a double leg but Suleyman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suleyman continues to drive forward.
Suleyman misses with a lunging right hand
and Ware cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Ware's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suleyman misses with a wild body shot.
Suleyman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ware misses with a takedown
and Suleyman counters with a straight right hand.
Suleyman scores with a hook to the body. Ware takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suleyman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Suleyman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ware drops his hands momentarily and Suleyman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Ware tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suleyman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ware on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suleyman. Suleyman obviously looking to wear him down.
Suleyman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suleyman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ware counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Suleyman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suleyman lands a head shot.
Ware is breathing heavily.
Suleyman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ware.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suleyman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suleyman lands a nice shot to the body.
Suleyman connects with a body shot.
Suleyman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ware momentarily.
Ware gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suleyman.
Suleyman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ware stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suleyman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suleyman misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Suleyman lands with a hook. Ware tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suleyman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suleyman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Ware is rocked!
Crack! Suleyman connects with the perfect overhand right and Ware falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Suleyman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibrahim Suleyman!
Ibrahim Suleyman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Valur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ware displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valur.
Ware wants to counter with a clinch but Valur pushes him away.
Valur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valur is defended easily by Ware.
Ware has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Valur. No joy for Ware on that attempt.
Valur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ware feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ware appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ware dives in and grabs Valur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valur pushes down on Ware's head and hops out.
Valur appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ware avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##TD#
Valur gets a takedown into half guard.
Ware looks winded!
Valur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ware is defending against the submission attempts here by Valur.
Valur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Valur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ware doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valur. #T2##SU#
Valur stands up and beckons Ware to join him on the feet.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ware is fending him off so far but Valur persists. Nope, Ware circles away and we're back to standing.
Valur dives in and grabs Ware's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes down on Valur's head and hops out.
Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valur.
Valur darts in looking for a takedown but Ware gets double underhooks and turns Valur into the cage.
Valur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ware swivels and escapes.#T3#
Ware stuffs the takedown.
Ware wants to counter the offense by Valur and move into the clinch position.
Ware shoots in looking for a takedown but Valur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ware's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ware tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ware tries to clinch but Valur is having none of it.
Valur shoots in for a double leg but Ware sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Valur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ware's half guard.
Valur has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valur controlling the pace for now. #T4#
BOOM! Valur connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valur is landing with some decent strikes but Ware is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valur dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valur with good strikes from the mount here!
Valur controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Valur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Valur shoots for a takedown but Ware saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ware feints a counter leg kick.
Ware changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valur tries to avoid it but Ware manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valur to the ground. Valur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
Ware tries to clinch but Valur moves out of range.
Valur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ware as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valur shoots in looking for a takedown but Ware manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valur looks for a takedown but Ware sprawls well.
Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from Valur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ware shoots in but no luck this time.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but Ware shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valur misses with a takedown attempt - Ware sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Valur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ware stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ware wants it to stay on the feet.
Ware now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valur shoots for a takedown but Ware saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ware forces Valur back against the cage and clinches.
Valur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ware goes for a takedown attempt but Valur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ware tries to avoid it but Valur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ware to the ground. Ware escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ware shoots in looking for a takedown. Valur tries to sprawl out of it but Ware keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilbert Valur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD#
Valur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ware tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valur manages to move to mount!
Ware has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
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!
I would not like to be Ware right now.
#T3##SUB#
Ware won't enjoy being in this position. Valur looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ware is tapping - it's over boys! Valur picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilbert Valur!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Esco closes the distance but Ware moves to the side
and Ware counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ware shoots in but no luck this time.
Esco shoots in looking for a takedown. Ware tries to sprawl out of it but Esco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ware manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ware tries to counter with a clinch but Esco shakes him off and moves away.
Ware takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esco wants to clinch#TD2#
so Ware counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ware really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ware sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware looking to pass the guard.
Esco is looking to stand up but Ware isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Esco trying to control the position.
Esco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Esco is trying to keep Ware in close.
Esco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ware wants to control from the top but Esco keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ware thows a body kick. Esco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Esco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Esco tries to clinch up.
Ware throws a counter combo.
Esco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ware as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ware fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Esco to the ground. Ware is now in Esco's guard.
Ware won't allow Esco to sweep him here.
Esco is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Esco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ware gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ware won't allow Esco to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ware stopping the sweep attempt from Esco.#SUB#
Esco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esco is looking to stand up but Ware isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Ware gets to his feet - Esco follows without any prompting.
No luck for Esco with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esco Esco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Esco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ware counters with a series of strikes. Esco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Esco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esco misses with a takedown attempt
and Ware counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esco throws a head kick that misses
and Ware counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Esco badly! Ware follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Esco out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ware finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Ware!
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