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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Said Balsara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Orban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said Balsara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Said Balsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Attila Orban!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orban lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balsara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orban is fending him off so far but Balsara persists. Nope, Orban circles away and we're back to standing.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Balsara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balsara shoots in for a takedown but Orban shows good takedown defense.
Balsara shoots in for a takedown but Orban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balsara shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
Orban moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orban pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balsara has him pressed against the cage.
Orban tries to score a body lock takedown but Balsara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balsara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orban gets underhooks to prevent Balsara's takedown attempt.
Orban tries to circle away but Balsara has him pinned against the cage.
Orban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Orban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orban is trying to push Balsara away but Balsara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balsara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balsara keeps control of Orban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orban is trying to force a seperation but Balsara has the dominant position.
Orban prevents the takedown attempt.
Balsara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Orban tries to circle away but Balsara has him pinned against the cage.
Orban working hard to break the clinch.
Balsara could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Orban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balsara goes for a takedown attempt but Orban pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balsara is breathing heavily.
Balsara dives in and grabs Orban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orban pushes down on Balsara's head and hops out.
Orban cracks Balsara with a good jab.
Balsara walks into a jab.
Balsara shoots in for a takedown but Orban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balsara closes the distance and clinches up with Orban, looking for a takedown. Balsara pushes Orban against the cage but Orban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orban slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orban scores with a sloppy right hand. Balsara should have avoided that one.
Balsara walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balsara.
Balsara misses with a takedown
letting Orban counter with a right hand.
Said Balsara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orban closes the distance and pushes Balsara back into the cage.
Balsara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balsara avoiding damage as Orban throws knees to the body.
Balsara stops a takedown attempt from Orban.
Orban tries to break free but Balsara pushes him back against the cage.
Balsara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orban prevents it.
Balsara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orban has had enough of the clinch but Balsara keeps him there for the moment.
Orban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balsara has him pressed against the cage.
Balsara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balsara has Orban pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orban manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Orban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orban is trying to push Balsara away but Balsara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orban can't break the clinch.
Orban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balsara has him pressed against the cage.
Balsara keeps control of Orban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Orban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Orban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orban tries to circle away but Balsara has him pinned against the cage.
Orban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balsara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balsara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orban is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Orban dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orban lands a jab.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
Balsara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orban lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balsara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orban circles away.
Balsara shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Balsara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balsara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Said Balsara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
Orban is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balsara has time to react.
Orban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orban lands with a hook. Balsara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orban stuffs the takedown.
Balsara misses with a takedown
and Orban counters with a nice uppercut.
Orban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orban lands a lovely overhand right.
Orban leaves Balsara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balsara shoots in looking for a takedown but Orban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balsara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Balsara or perhaps it was just good defense by Orban which made him look bad.
Orban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balsara tries to move into range but Orban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balsara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orban's waist but Orban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balsara off to one side.
Balsara tries to move into range but Orban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orban dips to his left and cracks Balsara with an uppercut!
Jab from Orban.
Orban misses with a takedown attempt - Balsara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orban cracks Balsara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Balsara has a takedown stuffed.
Orban might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Orban throws a head kick that misses.
Balsara has a takedown stuffed.
Balsara shoots in and drives through. Orban sprawls well.
Balsara slaps away a takedown attempt from Orban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Orban.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balsara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Orban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Balsara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab by Orban.
Nice jab there from Orban.
Balsara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balsara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orban avoids it really well and circles away.
Balsara shoots in for a double leg but Orban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balsara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Balsara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balsara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orban avoids it really well and circles away.
Balsara shoots in but no luck this time.
Balsara shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balsara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balsara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balsara in his tracks.
Balsara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orban counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Orban there.
Orban tests Balsara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orban leaves Balsara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orban lands with a shot to the body.
Attila Orban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt
letting Orban counter with a right hand.
Balsara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balsara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balsara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orban defends it nicely.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A jab lands there for Orban.
Balsara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balsara swats away the attempt to clinch by Orban.
Orban scores with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balsara shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Said Balsara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balsara misses with a combination
and Orban counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Orban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orban has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attila Orban!
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