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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosko Balaban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Ballad Of Serenity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bosko Balaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balaban 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.
Balaban looks to land a body kick but Reynolds moved away.
Balaban wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Balaban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Balaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Balaban is looking to slow Reynolds down with leg kicks.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balaban slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Balaban jabs at Reynolds's body.
Balaban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balaban is looking for a counter combo.
A lazy body kick from Balaban
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bosko Balaban has been cut.
Balaban looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balaban is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balaban.
Balaban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reynolds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balaban on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow Balaban down.
Balaban scores with a kick to the body.
Balaban throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balaban lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balaban can pounce on him.
Balaban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balaban's half guard.
Reynolds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balaban's head.
Balaban wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balaban wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds winds up and cracks Balaban with a swinging punch to the side of 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!
Reynolds trying to control the pace.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Balaban is working from the bottom.
Balaban tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balaban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reynolds trying to control from half guard but Balaban is working away.
Reynolds passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balaban working to try and regain half guard.
Reynolds content just to control the position here.
Balaban is trying desperately to improve position.
Balaban bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Balaban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reynolds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balaban is aware though and is defending well.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balaban haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Balaban from controlling successfully.
Balaban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balaban has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reynolds is proving hard to escape from.
Balaban throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
Balaban stands up and waves to Reynolds to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Balaban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bosko Balaban's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Balaban is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balaban lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Bosko Balaban is winning the standup battle so far.
Balaban goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Malcolm Reynolds has been cut.
Balaban swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Balaban cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balaban.
Balaban connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balaban throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Balaban turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosko Balaban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into Balaban's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balaban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malcolm Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Balaban is keeping the position.
Balaban pulls Reynolds in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Balaban tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balaban is controlling Reynolds's posture.
Balaban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
Balaban working a defensive guard here.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Balaban is keeping the position.
Reynolds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balaban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balaban misses with a straight right.
Balaban throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds jabs at Balaban's body.
Balaban throws a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds lands with a cross.
Balaban goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Balaban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Balaban throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balaban avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Balaban quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Balaban looks for the body kick but Reynolds saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds blocks the body kick.
Balaban lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Balaban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balaban.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Balaban. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Balaban lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Bosko Balaban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balaban throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Balaban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balaban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balaban throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balaban's knee momentarily.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds slips a jab from Balaban.
Balaban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balaban digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
Balaban throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balaban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balaban throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balaban lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Balaban scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balaban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reynolds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balaban. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balaban. Balaban obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Balaban dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Balaban misses with a body shot.
Reynolds motions for Balaban to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balaban throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds is looking to score with low kicks.
Balaban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Jab from Balaban.
Balaban attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balaban misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balaban scores with a decent looking hook.
Balaban misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balaban misses with a hook.
Reynolds wants to counter with a clinch but Balaban pushes him away.
Balaban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reynolds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Balaban is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds controlling the action here.
Balaban is looking to improve his position.
Balaban is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Balaban is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Reynolds there.
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.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Balaban is having none of it.
Balaban is looking to escape.
Reynolds winds up and cracks Balaban with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds is pressing down on Balaban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balaban is holding on for now.
Reynolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balaban taking shots to the head.
Bosko Balaban's cut is getting worse.
Reynolds prevents Balaban from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Reynolds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Balaban tries to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Reynolds.
Jeez, Bosko Balaban's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bosko Balaban's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malcolm Reynolds!
Malcolm Reynolds 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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