Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Ascension 0426
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Ballinger scores with a jab. Thrul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballinger scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ballinger as he connects with a hook.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballinger.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballinger misses the target.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ballinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrul manages to avoid it.
Ballinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thrul pinned against the cage. Thrul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ballinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thrul under the eye.
Ballinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thrul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ballinger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger scores with a hook to the body. Thrul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thrul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ballinger.
Ballinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Thrul moves out of range easily.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Ballinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballinger misses the body punch
and Thrul counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ballinger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
Ballinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ballinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ballinger misses with a hook. Thrul ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Thrul does it's job there.
Ballinger throws an off balance right hand
and Thrul counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thrul.
Ballinger ducks right into an uppercut from Thrul.
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ballinger throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Thrul to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballinger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Ballinger misses
and Thrul counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ballinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Ballinger misses with a hook #KD2#
and Thrul counters with a head kick that drops Ballinger! #ROC2#
Ballinger is rocked!
Thrul pushes down on Ballinger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Ballinger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballinger wants to improve his position but Thrul is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Thrul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ballinger defend it? Thrul steps over the head and cranks it - Ballinger is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thrul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Jo Ballinger had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: Ascension 0401
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut
letting Gold counter with a right hand.
Ballinger goes for a double leg but Gold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gold continues to drive forward.
Gold has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ballinger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ballinger digs a good body shot into Gold's ribs.
Gold ducks right into an uppercut from Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a jab when Gold was well out of range.
No luck for Ballinger with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Gold moves into range and clinches up with Ballinger.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ballinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
Gold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ballinger.
Gold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Ballinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gold stalling.
Gold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Gold lands a left hand.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold lands a nice uppercut.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Gold is controlling him.
Ballinger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Ballinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
Gold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballinger lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A short left from Gold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ballinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gold has him pressed against the cage.
Gold stalls.
Gold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold digs a right hand into Ballinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballinger's gas tank.
Gold lands a nice uppercut.
Gold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ballinger is trying to pull guard but Gold has him pressed against the cage.
Ballinger slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Gold.
Gold lands a shot to the body.
Ballinger is trying to push Gold away but Gold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Gold.
Gold cracks Ballinger with a nice body shot.#T3#
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Gold is controlling the position.
Gold just leaning against Ballinger, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gold.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Ballinger's ribcage. Ballinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gold.
Gold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Gold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballingers head.
A body shot lands from Gold.
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Gold.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Gold scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Ballinger is trying to push Gold away but Gold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ballinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Ballinger's ribcage. Ballinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ballinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballingers head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gold.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gold lands a body shot. #BC#
Ballinger breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Gold dominated that round.
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#
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballinger. Ballinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Gold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gold lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Ballinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ballinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold scores with a jab to the head.
Gold lands with an uppercut that bounces Ballinger off the cage and back into range.
Ballinger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ballinger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gold slips a straight right by Ballinger.
Gold lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ballinger. Beautiful body shot.
Ballinger walks into a left hand.
Ballinger connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ballinger misses with a hook
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold throws the kick towards the body but Ballinger avoids it.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Ballinger backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Ballinger manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ballinger's head backwards.
Gold connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Gold.
Gold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gold staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Gold.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ballinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Gold does it's job there.
Jack Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Gold.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Gold scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gold misses.
Ballinger throws an off balance right hand
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ballinger throws a nice looking combination but Gold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
Ballinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Gold moves into the clinch.
Gold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Gold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Gold pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gold prevents Ballinger from breaking the clinch.
Gold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ballinger or not.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Gold has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gold.
Gold lands an uppercut.
Gold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gold takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Gold.
Gold receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Ballinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold blocking some punches.
Gold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Gold.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Ballinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Gold. #T4#
A short left from Gold.
Gold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Jack Gold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Gold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballinger throws a head punch that misses.
Gold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gold avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Gold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Gold.
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Gold improves position.
Gold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Gold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gold scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ballinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gold lands a glancing blow to the side of Ballinger's head.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Gold.
Ballinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Gold takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gold.
Gold lands with a left to the head.
Ballinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golds head.
Ballinger has a couple of punches blocked by Gold.
Gold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
A short right from Gold on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Gold as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Gold keeps control of Ballinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Gold is controlling him.
Ballinger throws a head punch that misses.
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballinger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ballinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gold.
Ballinger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gold lands with an overhand left.
Ballinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold wants to counter the offense by Ballinger and move into the clinch position.
Ballinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ballinger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ballinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold throws a head kick but Ballinger moves out of range.
Jo Ballinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Gold.
Gold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballinger's hands.
Ballinger throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Gold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gold.
Ballinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Gold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gold is keeping busy.
Gold lands a nice uppercut.
Gold pushes Ballinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gold is stalling here.
Gold lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Gold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ballinger fails to land.
Gold pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gold. #ROC2#
Ballinger is rocked!
Gold misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Ballinger can't break the clinch.
Gold lands a right hand.
Ballinger wants to break free but Gold has control.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Gold. #T4#
Gold dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballinger takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold blocks an uppercut.
Ballinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold.
Gold digs a right hand into Ballinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballinger's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gold 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Gold!
Jack Gold decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Jo Ballinger was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: Ascension 0315
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Ajax cracks a nice hook into Ballinger's ribs.
Ballinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballinger throws a shot from downtown. Ajax moves away and avoids it.
Ajax is looking to counter the offense by Ballinger and move into the clinch.
Ballinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
Ajax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ballinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Ballinger misses.
Ajax scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ajax throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ballinger.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ajax.
Ballinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Ballinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Ballinger - just one landing.
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!
Ajax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Ballinger does it's job there.
Ballinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ajax can pounce on him.
Ajax lunges at Ballinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ballinger's hand.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Ajax moves out of range easily.
Ajax lands a nice hook to Ballinger's body. Ballinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ajax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ballinger's calf.
Nice body kick there by Ajax.#T1#
Ballinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballinger manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ballinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ajax counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ajax lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ballinger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ajax - the referee stops the clock and Ballinger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ajax. Ballinger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ajax lands with a shot to the body.
Ajax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ballinger momentarily. #CL#
Ajax moves into range and clinches up with Ballinger.
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!
Ballinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Ajax gets an underhook and turns Ballinger into the cage.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ajax being controlled against the cage.
Ballinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ballinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax.
A head punch on the inside from Ballinger fails to land.
Ajax lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ajax.
Ajax pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ajax.
Ballinger can't find room to land a body shot as Ajax controls the action.
Ballinger can't break the clinch.
Ballinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ajax.
Still in the clinch, Ajax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Ballinger digs a right hand underneath Ajax's ribcage. Ajax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ajax lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ajax.
Ajax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ajax lands a right hand.
Ajax digs a right hand into Ballinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballinger's gas tank.
Ajax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ajax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ajax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ajax - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Ballinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Ajax on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ajax.
Ajax works on Ballinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Ajax digs a right hand into Ballinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballinger's gas tank.
Ajax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ajax lands a right hand.
Ajax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ajax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ajax.
Ajax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ballinger or not.
Ballinger looks winded!
Ajax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ajax lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ajax.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ajax.
A short uppercut from Ajax.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Ajax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ajax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballingers head.
Ballinger tries to stall but Ajax uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Ajax has him pinned against the cage.
Ajax presses Ballinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ajax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ajax is working Ballinger over against the cage.
Ajax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger stalling in the clinch.
Ajax lands a left hand.
Ajax is working Ballinger over against the cage.
Ajax lands with a right to the head.
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ajax lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Ballinger is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ajax lands with a left to the head.
Ballinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Ajax finish him?
Ballinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax.
Ballinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Ballinger takes a shot to the head.
Ballinger lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Ajax dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ajax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ballinger. Ballinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ajax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ballinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ajax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ballinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ajax throws a leg kick which misses Ballinger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ballinger tries to avoid it.
Ajax drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ajax is looking to slow Ballinger down with leg kicks.
Ajax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ballinger finds it's way round the side to connect with Ajax's head.
Ballinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ajax comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Ballinger stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ajax is on him like rabid pit bull! Ballinger slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ajax!
Marco Ajax was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Jo Ballinger had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: EPL 11 Finale
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Tucker misses.
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Ballinger throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Ballinger ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballinger.
Ballinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tucker takes one to the chin there.
Ballinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tucker drives through and clinches with Ballinger against the cage.
Tucker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.#T1#
Ballinger looking to stall.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ballinger fails to land.
Ballinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tucker.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Tucker gets an underhook and turns Ballinger into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ballinger.
Tucker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Ballinger throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker lands an uppercut.
Ballinger tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye.
Tucker landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger throws a push kick but Tucker slaps the foot to one side.
Tucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ballinger tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ballinger lands a head shot.
Ballinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Tucker's coach down at Snake Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tucker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ballinger goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Ballinger.
Tucker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Ballinger jumps guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Ballinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Tucker. #BC2#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ballinger.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballinger's hands.
Ballinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ballinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Ballinger misses with a body shot.
Tucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ballinger's head backwards.
Ballinger swings widly with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballinger swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Tucker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballinger.
Ballinger misses with a punch to the body.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger is looking to control Tucker's arms but Tucker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ballinger has his back to the cage.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
A short right from Tucker on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker working Ballinger over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballinger wants to stall.
Ballinger jumps guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Tucker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
JJ Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Tucker.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Ballinger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ballinger tries to avoid it.
Ballinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ballinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Ballinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballinger, which made it look bad.
Ballinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballinger is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ballinger throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Ballinger throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker scores with a punch to the gut of 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!#CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye. #T1#
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands an elbow inside that Ballinger shrugs off.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tucker is working Ballinger over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Ballinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Ballinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tucker lands a right hand. #T2#
Ballinger tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Ballinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker working Ballinger over with knees to the body.
Ballinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tucker presses Ballinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger working aggressively here.
Tucker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger can't get the takedown.
Ballinger can't break the clinch.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Ballinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Tucker.
Ballinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballinger has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Ballinger trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Tucker won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker. #T4#
Tucker lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Ballinger moves out of range.
Tucker lands the left hand.
Tucker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tucker.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tucker scores with a head kick.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Tucker moves out of range as Ballinger strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballinger misses with a combination
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Ballinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
Tucker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tucker scores with a leg kick.
Tucker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tucker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tucker.
Ballinger misses with a left hand
and Ballinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Ballinger is rocked!
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Ballinger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ballinger tries to avoid it.
Ballinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger scores with a nice right hand.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ballinger misses the jab.#CL2#
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Ballinger in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Tucker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tucker is trying to drag Ballinger to the mat but Ballinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tucker lands a body punch.
Tucker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ballinger.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
JJ Tucker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tucker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ballinger shoots in for a double leg but Tucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ballinger looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Ballinger looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Tucker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballinger.
Ballinger misses with a takedown
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker connects with a solid leg kick.
Jo Ballinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker cracks Ballinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Tucker.#CL2#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Tucker gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Tucker lands a left hand.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Ballinger closes the distance and clinches up with Tucker, looking for a takedown. Ballinger pushes Tucker against the cage but Tucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Ballinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Ballinger throws a leg kick but Tucker moved away.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Tucker throwing strikes but missing.
Tucker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballinger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tucker throws a big right hand that misses.
Ballinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Ballinger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Tucker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tucker tries to hold on but Ballinger postures up.
Ballinger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Ballinger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for a guillotine from mount but Tucker is having none of it.
JJ Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tucker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tucker moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tucker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Tucker!
An out of breath JJ Tucker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jo Ballinger was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: Ascension 0121
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Ballinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ballinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Ballinger avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray slips a straight right by Ballinger.
Murray scores with a body shot.
Ballinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Ballinger.#CUT#
It looks like John Murray has been cut.
Ballinger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murray.
Nice body punch from Murray.
Murray digs a good body shot into Ballinger's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballinger. Ballinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballinger throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Murray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ballinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballinger throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Murray looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Murray.
Nice sprawl there from Murray as Ballinger shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ballinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses.
Murray takes a swing at Ballinger's ribcage but misses.
Ballinger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ballinger throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Murray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ballinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballinger.
Murray throws a right hand that Ballinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballinger also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murray misses with the combination.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ballinger rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ballinger misses the target.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballinger is just out of range.
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ballinger.
Ballinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray lands a jab to the head.
Ballinger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murray's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Murray scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Murray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murray.
Murray digs a good hook to Ballinger's body.
Murray digs a good hook to Ballinger's body.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray throws a series of punches but Ballinger avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Murray gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Murray is rocked!
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballinger finish him?
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ballinger at a distance.
Ballinger drops Murray with a naaaaasty hook - Murray is in real trouble here! Ballinger dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jo Ballinger!
Jo Ballinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
John Murray spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this fuckin' shit. Fuck you opponent, Fuck you crowd, and fuck you ref'.

Event: EPL 11.3
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Ballinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ballinger throws the left hand but Sabah Nur avoids the punch easily.
Sabah Nur avoids the body shot from Ballinger. #CL2#
Sabah Nur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sabah Nur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabah Nur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Sabah Nur has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Sabah Nur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Ballinger misses.
A little jabbing left from Sabah Nur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ballinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sabah Nur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballinger.
Sabah Nur blocks a jab.
Ballinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabah Nur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ballinger throws a right and a left that Sabah Nur avoids nicely.
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!
Ballinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sabah Nur slips a jab from Ballinger.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Sabah Nur jabs Ballinger right on the nose. Ballinger blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ballinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabah Nur was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballinger.
Sabah Nur throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballinger.
En Sabah Nur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Sabah Nur.
Ballinger scores with a jab. Sabah Nur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Sabah Nur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabah Nur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballinger with a nice cross.
Sabah Nur thows a body kick. Ballinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sabah Nur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballinger on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabah Nur 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.
Sabah Nur works Ballinger's body with a nice hook.
Ballinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A good leg kick by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Ballinger misses its intended target. #T2#
Sabah Nur cracks Ballinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with a takedown attempt - Sabah Nur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut.
Sabah Nur slips a jab and a cross from Ballinger.
Ballinger misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Ballinger misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Sabah Nur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ballinger doesn't seem phased though.
Sabah Nur moves away from the strike by Ballinger.
Sabah Nur shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sabah Nur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sabah Nur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sabah Nur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ballinger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sabah Nur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sabah Nur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Ballinger misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook.#T3##CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sabah Nur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Sabah Nur wants to counter the offense by Ballinger and move into the clinch position.
Ballinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ballinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Ballinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Sabah Nur counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sabah Nur gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabah Nur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabah Nur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sabah Nur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Sabah Nur presses Ballinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Ballinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabah Nur ducks right into an uppercut from Ballinger. #T4#
Ballinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Sabah Nur darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Sabah Nur lands a body shot. #BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger missing with a left hand there. Sabah Nur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ballinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Sabah Nur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sabah Nur stuns Ballinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sabah Nur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ballinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ballinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ballinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Ballinger is rocked!
Ballinger has his takedown stuffed
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballinger is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabah Nur just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballinger misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Ballinger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

En Sabah Nur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ballinger throws an off balance right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabah Nur lands a lovely overhand right.
Sabah Nur lands with a good body shot.
Sabah Nur connects with a body shot that sends Ballinger's belly button to the back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sabah Nur.
Ballinger avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
A lazy left from Sabah Nur finds it's target.
Ballinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
It looked like Ballinger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sabah Nur.
Ballinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabah Nur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ballinger lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sabah Nur.
A punch combination from Sabah Nur misses.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Ballinger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sabah Nur. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabah Nur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Sabah Nur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Sabah Nur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabah Nur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into the clinch successfully.
En Sabah Nur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sabah Nur cracks Ballinger with a nice body shot.
Ballinger tries for a takedown but Sabah Nur manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Sabah Nur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ballinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Sabah Nur there.
Ballinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice right hand that sends Ballinger toppling to the canvas! Ballinger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sabah Nur finish him?!
Sabah Nur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sabah Nur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sabah Nur digs a good body shot into Ballinger's ribs.
Ballinger just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ballinger cracks a nice hook into Sabah Nur's ribs.
Ballinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sabah Nur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ballinger scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ballinger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sabah Nur - the referee stops the clock and Ballinger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sabah Nur. Ballinger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabah Nur.
Ballinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ballinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabah Nur.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ballinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ballinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sabah Nur lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Ballinger tries to keep at a distance but Sabah Nur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabah Nur lands a shot to the body.#T3##BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabah Nur connects with a crisp jab.
Ballinger lands with a hook. Sabah Nur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sabah Nur jabs Ballinger right on the nose. Ballinger blinks but takes it well.
Sabah Nur lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sabah Nur. That snapped Ballinger's head back.
Sabah Nur keeps Ballinger at a distance using the push kick.
Ballinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sabah Nur rushes Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sabah Nur blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sabah Nur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabah Nur controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabah Nur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Ballinger scores with a jab.
Ballinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabah Nur off the cage and back into range.
Ballinger is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sabah Nur Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ballinger is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). En Sabah Nur!
The defeated Jo Ballinger had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: Ascension 1116
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Ballinger avoids the body shot from Chabala.
Ballinger connects with a body shot that sends Chabala's belly button to the back.
Ballinger throws a head kick that Chabala semi-blocks.
Both fighters circling a little - Chabala finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chabala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ballinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabala avoids a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Chabala coming out on top.
Chabala lands a front kick.
Ballinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chabala lands a leg kick that knocks Ballinger off balance momentarily.
Ballinger throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Chabala counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ballinger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ballinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ballinger is trying to control Chabala's posture but Chabala avoids it.
Ballinger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chabala lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ballinger down.
Chabala tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ballinger's legs.
Chabala looks up at the clock and then as Ballinger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chabala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ballinger is trying to control Chabala's posture but Chabala avoids it.
Ballinger is looking to regain half guard here but Chabala keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Ballinger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chabala working away.#SUB#
Chabala tries for a kimura but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Chabala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ballinger, who protects the arm well.
Ballinger tries to buck Chabala off but Chabala is having none of it.
Chabala is putting a hurting on Ballinger here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Ballinger gets back to half guard.
Ballinger trying to control from the bottom.
Ballinger wants to improve his position but Chabala is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ballinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chabala pulls his head out easily.
Chabala wants to control but Ballinger is keeping him busy.
Ballinger is trying to control but can't.
Ballinger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ballinger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Chabala is looking for a triangle but Ballinger pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Chabala looking for a guillotine here but Ballinger defends easily.
Ballinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Chabala has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ballinger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chabala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chabala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chabala! #REVR#
Ballinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Ballinger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Chabala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ballinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chabala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballinger throws a shot from downtown. Chabala moves away and avoids it.
Ballinger misses with a right hand
and Chabala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ballinger needs to keep his hands up - Chabala had a free shot at his head there.
Chabala scores with the left hand. Ballinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Chabala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballinger scores with a nice body kick.
Ballinger connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Chabala.
Chabala cracks a nice hook into Ballinger's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chabala duly obliges.
Ballinger throws a jab when Chabala was well out of range.
Chabala avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Chabala feinted with a counter takedown.
Ballinger throws a hook but Chabala blocks it.
Ballinger throws a lazy right hand but Chabala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chabala attempts a counter takedown but Ballinger avoids it well and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chabala.
Chabala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.#T1#
Ballinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chabala, right into the meat.
Matt Chabala is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chabala's head backwards.
Ballinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chabala manages to avoid it.
Ballinger misses with a hook. Chabala ducked under it nicely.
Ballinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chabala manages to avoid it.
Ballinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chabala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chabala feinted with a counter takedown.
Chabala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chabala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chabala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ballinger on the side of the head.
Chabala moves out of range as Ballinger strikes.
Ballinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballinger walks into a jab.
Nice body kick from Chabala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chabala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Chabala with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Chabala lands a head shot.
Ballinger scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chabala. #TD#
Chabala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ballinger's guard.#SUB2#
Ballinger pushes a forearm under Chabala's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chabala is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Ballinger!
Our winner, Jo Ballinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Ascension 1029
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Eaton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Ballinger catches Eaton right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eaton dodges the punch combination from Ballinger.
Eaton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ballinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Ballinger misses with a body shot.
Ballinger throws a combination that misses
and Eaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Ballinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Eaton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ballinger!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Eaton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ballinger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ballinger is trying to improve his position.
Ballinger trying his best to control but Eaton has mounted him.
Ballinger tries to hold on but Eaton pushes him away. #T1#
Ballinger tries to improve his position but instead Eaton has taken his back! #SUB2#
Eaton sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ballinger taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Eaton!
Jo Ballinger was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Uggla avoids the body shot from Ballinger. #TD#
Uggla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uggla looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ballinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uggla defends well.#SUB2#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ballinger has an active guard here but Uggla has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla is looking to advance position but Ballinger won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Ballinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uggla pulls his head out easily.
Ballinger is refusing to be controlled, as Uggla sits in half guard.
Uggla wants to pass the guard but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger moves into full guard.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Ballinger keeps moving.
Ballinger being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Uggla pushes his legs off easily.
Uggla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Uggla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uggla content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ballinger is on top in guard. #REVB#
Uggla wants to stand and escape but Ballinger is having none of it.
Ballinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Uggla keeps moving. #SUB#
Uggla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uggla looking to control.
Uggla is pulling down on Ballinger's head. It's preventing any offense from Ballinger, at least for the moment.
Uggla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ballinger postures up. #SUB#
Uggla looking for subs off his back but Ballinger has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Ballinger seems to be working for a kimura but Uggla defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ballinger is stalling here. Uggla is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ballinger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Uggla has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Uggla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ballinger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Uggla's guard! Nice work there by Ballinger!
Uggla is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Uggla keeping moving, preventing Ballinger from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uggla is trying to keep Ballinger in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jo Ballinger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ballinger misses with a wild body shot.
Uggla blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Uggla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballinger.
Uggla lands a slapping body shot.
Uggla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ballinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Uggla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uggla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ballinger sprawls well. Ballinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uggla gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Ballinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uggla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Uggla instigates a clinch.
Ballinger tries to stall but Uggla uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ballinger fails to pull guard. #T1##BC#
Uggla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uggla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uggla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Uggla.
Uggla drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ballinger sprawls and moves away.
Ballinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uggla feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Ballinger as Uggla shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algot Uggla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Uggla clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Uggla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballinger throws a jab when Uggla was well out of range.#CL#
Uggla moves into the clinch.
A short right from Uggla. #T2#
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!
Ballinger is trying to break free.
Ballinger scores with a shot to the side of Uggla's head.
Uggla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ballinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Ballinger does no damage.
Ballinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uggla feinted with a counter takedown.
Ballinger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uggla finds it's way round the side to connect with Ballinger's head.
Jo Ballinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballinger throws a shot from downtown. Uggla moves away and avoids it.
Uggla attempts a counter takedown but Ballinger avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Uggla closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ballinger quickly recovers to half guard.
Ballinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ballinger trying to hold on to Uggla's head to control him but Uggla postures up. #SUB2#
Ballinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Uggla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Uggla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uggla stalling. #SUB2#
Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Uggla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ballinger defends it well. #T4#
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.#ES2#
Ballinger pushes Uggla off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Uggla has closed the distance and engaged Ballinger in a clinch.
Ballinger lands with a light punch inside.
Ballinger gets underhooks to prevent Uggla's takedown attempt.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Uggla is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Ballinger.
Uggla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ballinger pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Uggla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Uggla coming out on top.
Ballinger thows a leg kick but Uggla checks it
and Uggla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Uggla scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Uggla is looking for a kimura but Ballinger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uggla to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Algot Uggla will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ballinger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ugglas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ballinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Uggla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ballinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uggla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Uggla tries to clinch up but Ballinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Uggla tries for a takedown but Ballinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ballinger thinks about the counter body kick.
Ballinger scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Uggla moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algot Uggla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uggla shoots in for a takedown but Ballinger shows good takedown defense.
Uggla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballinger defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Uggla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Ballinger finds it's way through Uggla's defenses.
Uggla misses with a body shot.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballinger moves out of range as Uggla strikes.
A clash of legs there as Uggla blocks the low kick.
Ballinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ballinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Uggla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ballinger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uggla momentarily. #ROC2#
Uggla is rocked!
Ballinger closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Uggla! Ballinger dives in looking to finish! Uggla is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jo Ballinger!
Our winner, Jo Ballinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Algot Uggla was interviewed post fight and said '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.

Event: GFC 38: Carter vs Laine
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Ballinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kissell is looking to slow Ballinger down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kissell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballinger, which made it look bad.
Ballinger lands with a good body shot.
Kissell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Ballinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballinger misses with a looping left.
Kissell has a takedown stuffed.
Ballinger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger looks to land a left hand but Kissell moved out of range nicely.
Kissell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ballinger.
Ballinger walks into a jab.
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!
Ballinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kissell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kissell.
Kissell postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kissell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kissell trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kissell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kissell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kissell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kissell connects with a couple of short punches.
Kissell lands a couple of digs.
Ballinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kissell's guard. #REVR#
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kissell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ballinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kissell is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ballinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kissell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kissell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ballinger is trying to keep Kissell in close. #T3#
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kissell looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ballinger has his foot on Kissell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kissell works his way back into a safe position though.
Ballinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kissell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ballinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kissell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Kissell keeps moving.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Jo Ballinger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissell digs a good hook to Ballinger's body.
Kissell misses with a wild body shot.
Ballinger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kissell scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kissell.
Ballinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballinger.
Jo Ballinger is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Ballinger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ballinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell.
Ballinger keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ballinger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kissell escapes and throws Ballinger's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballinger keeps working.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep.
Kissell working away.
Kissell advances to full mount.
Ballinger tries to hold on but Kissell postures up.
Ballinger is desperately trying to improve his position but Kissell has a good base and remains in mount.
Ballinger is in a horrible position here. Kissell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Ballinger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kissell landing shots from mount.
Kissell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kissell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ballinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kissell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ballinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ballinger is working to get back to half guard.
Kissell with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Kissell with shots to the head and body - Ballinger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ballinger tries to hold on but Kissell postures up.
Kissell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Kissell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ballinger is squirming around, avoiding Kissell's attempts to control the action.
Ballinger is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Kissell scoring with strikes but Ballinger is staying in there.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Ballinger is squirming around nicely.
Ballinger tries to reverse the position but Kissell maintains control.
Lyman Kissell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kissell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Ballinger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kissell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissell landing punches.
Ballinger is working to get back to half guard.
Kissell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ballinger is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from Ballinger.
Kissell moves out of range of the body kick from Ballinger.
Kissell ducks right into an uppercut from Ballinger.
Kissell jabs at Ballinger's body.
Kissell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Kissell moves into the clinch successfully.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kissell. #BC2#
Kissell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell checks a leg kick nicely.
Ballinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Kissell darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Ballinger wants to break free but Kissell has control. #T1#
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Kissell improves position.
A shot in the inside from Ballinger. #TD2#
Kissell lands a takedown into guard.
Kissell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Kissell pushes his legs off easily.
Kissell forces his way into half guard.
Ballinger moves into full guard.
Kissell trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kissell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Kissell trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom.
Kissell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kissell is pushing down on Ballinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Kissell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kissell is nestled in close to Ballinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ballinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ballinger wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but Ballinger is working away. #T3##ES#
Ballinger kicks Kissell off and gets back to his feet.
Ballinger scores with a nice right hand.
Ballinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ballinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ballinger misses the jab.
Ballinger throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
Ballinger lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger blocks a head kick by Kissell.
Ballinger throws a big counter combination but Kissell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kissell throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Kissell. #T4##TD2#
Kissell gets a double leg takedown into Ballinger's guard.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kissell defends well.#SUB#
Ballinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kissell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for a guillotine here but Kissell defends easily.
Ballinger keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.

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 Jo Ballinger.
I think Ballinger 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jo Ballinger!
After winning the bout, Jo Ballinger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC 31: Hardon vs Carter
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballinger.
Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Souza scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza lands a left hand.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger tries to pull guard but Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ballinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballinger tries a body shot but Souza blocks it. #BC2#
Ballinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ballinger thinking.
Souza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ballinger misses with a looping right.
Ballinger throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ballinger.
Ballinger scores with a decent looking hook.
Ballinger throws a leg kick #TD#
so Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ballinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom. #T2#
Souza 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.
Souza'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.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballinger is retaining full guard.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ballinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Souza trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Souza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballinger is retaining full guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Ballinger keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza slips a straight right by Ballinger.
Souza connects with a leg kick. Ballinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ballinger throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Souza avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza slips under a jab.
Souza staying out of range there.
Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Souza does it's job there.
Ballinger throws a hook to the side of Souza's head but Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballinger throws a push kick but Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Ballinger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ballinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Souza.
Souza scores with a jab.
A big right from Ballinger misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses
and Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Ballinger 's knee.
Souza punishes Ballinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Ballinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Souza misses its target.
Souza defending well as Ballinger loads up on a big left hand.
Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballinger's hands.
A big left from Ballinger misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ballinger enables Souza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ballinger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ballinger is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballinger is keeping the position for now.
Souza postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballinger can do to turn this around?#T1#
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Ballinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza. #SUB#
Souza is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza moves into full mount! Ballinger won't be happy about that!
Ballinger prevents Souza from taking his back.#SUB#
Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ballinger is now in Souza's guard. A big mistake from Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Ballinger throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ballinger is posturing up here but Souza has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ballinger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ballinger has to tap! Slick submission there by Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Souza!
A less than humble Andre Souza misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Jo Ballinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GFC 25: Shootout
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Storm with a nice cross.
Ballinger misses with a looping right.
Jab by Storm.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm blocks a head kick by Ballinger.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Ballinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm takes a swing at Ballinger's ribcage but misses.
Ballinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Storm rushes Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballinger.
Ballinger trying to stall but Storm improves his position. #BC#
Ballinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Donk. Storm catches Ballinger right on the button with a cross.
Storm slips a jab from Ballinger.
Ballinger lands a jab.
Ballinger cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Ballinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Storm kicks Ballinger off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger walks into a left hand.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballinger throws a one two combo.
Storm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ballinger works the jab nicely.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
A left lands for Ballinger.
Ballinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Ballinger pushes him off.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Felix Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Storm pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ballinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Ballinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballinger on the side of the head.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ballinger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Storm has closed the distance and engaged Ballinger in a clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Storm working aggressively here.
Ballinger takes a shot to the head.
Ballinger is trying to stall.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballinger controls his hands.
Ballinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Ballinger's ribcage. Ballinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Ballinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballinger looking to stall.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
Ballinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballinger trying to stall but Storm improves his position.
Storm tries to work over Ballinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands a body punch.
Ballinger blocks an uppercut.
Storm digs a right hand into Ballinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballinger's gas tank.
Ballinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Ballinger.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ballinger fails to land.
Storm blocking some punches.
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!
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballinger tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Storm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ballinger.#CL2#
Ballinger tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ballinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ballinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
Storm is leaning against Ballinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Ballinger's head.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Ballinger throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ballinger manages to break the clinch.
Storm scores with a jab. Ballinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm cracks Ballinger with an open hand slap.
Ballinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballinger misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm tries to clinch but Ballinger is having none of it.
Jab by Storm.
Ballinger misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Jo Ballinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballinger connects with a crisp jab.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballinger connects with a looping right hand.
Storm defending well as Ballinger loads up on a big left hand.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballinger has time to react.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballinger.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ballinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Storm tries to clinch but Ballinger moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Storm. No joy for Ballinger on that attempt.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm avoids the head kick by Ballinger. #CL2#
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Ballinger tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Storm.
A short left from Storm.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Storm improves position.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballinger effectively controlling the action here.
Storm lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm keeps control of Ballinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm prevents Ballinger from breaking the clinch.
Ballinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Ballinger's head.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Ballinger manages to break the clinch.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm tries to clinch but Ballinger moves out of range.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Storm pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger is looking to control Storm's arms but Storm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ballinger has his back to the cage.
Felix Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballinger's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Storm.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Ballinger is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Storm misses the jab.#CL2#
Storm gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballinger throws a head punch that misses.
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ballinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Storm. #T1#
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Ballinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ballinger eats them both and turns towards Storm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ballinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Ballinger misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Storm counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm lands a body punch.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballinger blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Storm - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jo Ballinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm tries a body shot but Ballinger blocks it.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Ballinger has had enough of the clinch but Storm keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Ballinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Ballinger gets tackled into the cage by Storm. Storm maintains the clinch.
Storm blocking some punches. #BC#
Ballinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ballinger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm connects with a right hand. Ballinger shakes it off.
Ballinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3##CL2#
Storm clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Ballinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballinger tries to stall but Storm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Felix Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Ballinger jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ballinger.
Ballinger working aggressively here.
Storm has Ballinger pressed against the cage, preventing Ballinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm lands a left hand.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballinger wants to stall.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Storm has Ballinger pressed against the cage, preventing Ballinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballinger misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Storm!
Jo Ballinger was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GFC 18: Hardon vs Boxer 2
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Matador wants to clinch.
Matador shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Ballinger lands.
A combination from Ballinger does no damage. #TD2#
Matador scores with a takedown into Ballinger's guard.
Matador is working Ballinger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ballinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ballinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matador lands a couple of digs.
Ballinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Matador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Ballinger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB2#
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matador doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matador manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matador works over Ballinger with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Matador scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Matador lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matador scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matador lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matador postures up and lands a big shot to Ballinger's brow.
Matador content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Matador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matador defends well.#SUB#
Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Ballinger is trying to control the position but Matador postures up. #T3#
Matador is in close to Ballinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matador chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Matador pushes his legs off easily.
Matador with a nice head shot there.
Matador working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matador stands up over Ballinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matador doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matador manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ballinger trying to keep a closed guard but Matador is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Matador pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Matador 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.
Matador cracks Ballinger with a solid left hand.#T4#
Matador scoring with some ground and pound.
Matador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Matador lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ballinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Matador dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ballinger closes the distance and clinches.
Ballinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Matador has double underhooks.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ballinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matador is trying to maintain a safe position but Ballinger gets an underhook and turns Matador into the cage.
Ballinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ballinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matador lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye. #BC#
Ballinger manages to break the clinch.
Ballinger dips to his left and cracks Matador with an uppercut!
Ballinger misses with a kick to the body.
Matador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballinger is fending him off so far but Matador persists. Nope, Ballinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matador misses with a takedown attempt - Ballinger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jo Ballinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ballinger knocks Matador to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Ballinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matador has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matador is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ballinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Matador controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matador is trying to buck Ballinger off.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ballinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matador is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ballinger is controlling him well.
El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matador has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ballinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Matador is defending well.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Ballinger drags him back down.#SUB#
Ballinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Matador explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Matador dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballinger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ballinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Ballinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matador goes for a double leg but Ballinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ballinger continues to drive forward.
Matador scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballinger misses with a body punch
and Matador counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador shoots in but Ballinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ballinger lands an overhand right.
Matador shoots in but no luck this time.
Ballinger punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
Ballinger lands the left hand.
Matador fails to land the takedown.
Matador is breathing heavily.#T4#
Matador fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Ballinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ballinger clobbers Matador with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matador dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballinger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matador takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Matador is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Ballinger! Matador is backing up but he can't get away as Ballinger lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Matador and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Ballinger!
A relieved looking Jo Ballinger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 29, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jo Ballinger and Sean Juan. Ballinger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cheese Scones. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

168 cm
26 yrs
156 lbs

179 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

Ballinger

Juan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Juan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Juan showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ballinger (0) vs (2) Juan

Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger trying to control but Juan postures up.

Juan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juan works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (0) vs (5) Juan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger tries to lock up and control but Juan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ballinger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Juan working for a guillotine from mount but Ballinger is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger tries to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Ballinger can't escape the position.
Ballinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballinger (2) vs (5) Juan
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballinger (2) vs (7) Juan
The fighters are battling for position here. Ballinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juan slips nicely into half guard.
Ballinger is doing well to control the position and prevent Juan from advancing to side control.
Ballinger wants to control but Juan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger wants to get back to full guard.

Juan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Juan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ballinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger wants to control but Juan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is looking to advance position but Ballinger won't allow it.

Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Juan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ballinger sees it coming and defends easily.

Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Ballinger trying to control from the bottom.

Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ballinger!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (10) Juan

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ballinger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juan passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (13) Juan
Ballinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Juan advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (15) Juan

Juan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ballinger manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (17) Juan
Ballinger is trying desperately to improve position.
Ballinger gets back to half guard.

Ballinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juan pulls his head out easily.
Juan is looking to advance position but Ballinger won't allow it.
Ballinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ballinger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juan forces his way into half guard.
Ballinger trying to control here.

Juan is looking for a kimura here.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Ballinger defends it.
Juan moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (2) vs (20) Juan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Juan tries for a kimura but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Juan working away.
Juan tries to advance to mount but Ballinger denies him.
Juan moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (2) vs (22) Juan
Juan moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Ballinger (2) vs (25) Juan

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juan not allowing Ballinger to control his hands.

Juan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ballinger trying to control the hands but Juan breaks the grip.

Juan working for a choke but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to break free.
Ballinger trying to control the action but Juan just sinks the hooks in.
Ballinger tries to break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Juan looking to break Ballinger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ballinger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Juan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Juan is looking for the choke from the back position but Ballinger is controlling his hands well.

Juan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Juan gets his hands free as Ballinger looks to control.

Juan looking for the choke but no joy.

Juan looking for the choke from the back.

Juan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ballinger is in real trouble here. Juan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ballinger is tapping out! Juan wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan is the new lightweight champion!
Sean Juan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.
Jo Ballinger spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jo Ballinger and Akira Ishikawa. Ballinger comes to the cage accompanied by Cheese Scones. Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

168 cm
26 yrs
156 lbs

150 cm
43 yrs
147 lbs

Ballinger

Ishikawa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Ballinger closes the distance and clinches.

Ishikawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ballinger (0) vs (2) Ishikawa
Ballinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishikawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ballinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ishikawa passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa is trying to control. Ballinger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ishikawa in particular looking to stall.
Ishikawa wants to take a breather but Ballinger is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa is pressing down on Ballinger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ballinger is holding on for now.

Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ballinger looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ishikawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ballinger has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ballinger looking for submissions off his back.
Ishikawa wants to free his trapped foot but Ballinger is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ballinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Ishikawa is thwarting Ballinger's attempts to control the position.
Ballinger is trying to get back to full guard.

Ishikawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ballinger has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa controlling the action here.

Ishikawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ballinger trying to control here.

Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ballinger trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ishikawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ballinger defends it well.
Ishikawa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (0) vs (5) Ishikawa
Ballinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa trying to control but Ballinger is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Ishikawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ballinger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but Ballinger is working away.
Ballinger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ishikawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ballinger looking for submissions off his back.
Ishikawa wants to pass to mount but Ballinger is defending the position.
Ballinger is trying to maintain the position but Ishikawa is very close to passing his half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa not doing much here.
Ballinger wants to control but Ishikawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ishikawa wants to free his trapped foot but Ballinger is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ishikawa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ballinger.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (0) vs (8) Ishikawa

Ishikawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ishikawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ballinger gets back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is trying to control but can't.
Ballinger won't allow Ishikawa to pass to mount.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep. Ishikawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ballinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ishikawa is trying to work for a kimura but Ballinger is defending well.
Ishikawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ballinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballinger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ishikawa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (0) vs (11) Ishikawa
Ballinger gets back to half guard.
Ballinger works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ballinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ishikawa looking to pass the guard.
Ballinger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is pushing down on Ballinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Ishikawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ballinger moves into full guard.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Ballinger keeps moving.
Ishikawa looking to pass the guard.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ishikawa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (0) vs (14) Ishikawa
Ballinger tries to bench press Ishikawa off him but Ishikawa keeps the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is not content to let Ishikawa control the position.
Ballinger stops Ishikawa from passing to mount.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but Ballinger is working away.
Ballinger is trying to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Ishikawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ballinger wants to control but Ishikawa postures up.
Ballinger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ishikawa's best efforts.
Ballinger has a hand on Ishikawa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ishikawa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (0) vs (17) Ishikawa
Ishikawa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ballinger is working to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ballinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ballinger is squirming around, avoiding Ishikawa's attempts to control the action.
Ishikawa content just to control the position here.
Ishikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ballinger is looking to escape.
Ballinger holds on to Ishikawa around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballinger (2) vs (17) Ishikawa
Ballinger trying to control but Ishikawa is working from the bottom.
Ballinger looking to pass the guard.
Ballinger is working hard here to advance position.
Ballinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ballinger has gone for a leg lock! Ishikawa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ballinger's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballinger (2) vs (19) Ishikawa

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Ishikawa won't allow Ballinger to sweep him here.
Ballinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ishikawa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballinger (4) vs (19) Ishikawa
Ishikawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ballinger trying to control but Ishikawa is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ballinger drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ballinger seems to have locked his on tight now - Ishikawa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ballinger, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jo Ballinger!
An out of breath Jo Ballinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Akira Ishikawa had this to say: 'It happens let's try again'.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jo Ballinger and Volga Overstreet. Ballinger comes to the cage accompanied by Cheese Scones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

168 cm
26 yrs
156 lbs

176 cm
37 yrs
149 lbs

Ballinger

Overstreet

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ballinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Overstreet circles away.
Ballinger moves in looking to clinch but Overstreet pushes him off.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet wants to counter the offense by Ballinger and move into the clinch position.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overstreet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballinger wants to clinch.
Overstreet wants to counter with a clinch but Ballinger pushes him away.
Ballinger tries to clinch there but Overstreet circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overstreet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ballinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger fails with an attempt to clinch.

Overstreet pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.

Overstreet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Overstreet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Overstreet keeps moving.
Ballinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ballinger preventing the sweep.
Ballinger looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger is working hard here to advance position.
Ballinger slips nicely into half guard.

Ballinger is trying to work for a kimura but Overstreet is defending well.

Ballinger seems to be working for a kimura but Overstreet defends the submission attempt.

Ballinger seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Overstreet has recovered full guard.
Ballinger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballinger (3) vs (0) Overstreet

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is not content to let Ballinger control the position.
Ballinger advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballinger (5) vs (0) Overstreet
Overstreet is working to get back to half guard.
Ballinger forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Ballinger (8) vs (0) Overstreet

Ballinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Overstreet is controlling his hands well.

Ballinger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ballinger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Overstreet knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Overstreet for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Overstreet really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ballinger's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.

Overstreet fending off the submission attempt from Ballinger.

Ballinger looking to break Overstreet's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Overstreet remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ballinger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Overstreet wants to control his opponent's hands but Ballinger gets his hands free.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Ballinger tightening his grip on Overstreet, looking for the choke.

Ballinger sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Overstreet taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jo Ballinger!
Jo Ballinger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Watsz Mawe and Jo Ballinger. Ballinger has chosen Cheese Scones as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

170 cm
20 yrs
155 lbs

168 cm
26 yrs
156 lbs

Mawe

Ballinger

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Watsz Mawe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Ballinger moves into the clinch.
Ballinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Ballinger manages to pull guard.
Mawe wants to control from the top but Ballinger keeps moving.

Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ballinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mawe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ballinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mawe is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mawe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mawe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mawe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballinger is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mawe lying in Ballinger's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ballinger decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mawe taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Ballinger!
Our winner, Jo Ballinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Molly Banana and Jo Ballinger. Banana comes to the cage accompanied by Banana Boat Song (Day O) - Harry Belafonte. Ballinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cheese Scones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
26 yrs
170 lbs

168 cm
26 yrs
156 lbs

Banana

Ballinger

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Molly Banana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Banana clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Banana fails to pull guard.
Ballinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballinger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banana walks away with a smile on his face. Ballinger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Banana jumps guard and drags Ballinger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Banana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana keeping moving, preventing Ballinger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ballinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Banana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana is pressing down on Ballinger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ballinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Banana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ballinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banana is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger is still trying to improve position.

Ballinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Banana looking for a guillotine here but Ballinger defends easily.

Banana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Banana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Ballinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Banana keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger stands and throws Banana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (0) vs (3) Ballinger
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ballinger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banana (2) vs (3) Ballinger
Banana trying to control from Ballinger's half guard. Ballinger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Ballinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ballinger looking for a guillotine here but Banana defends easily.
Banana passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (5) vs (3) Ballinger
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banana trying to control the position but Ballinger is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Banana is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Banana is looking to take a break and control but Ballinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Banana swings around for an armbar but Ballinger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banana's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banana (5) vs (5) Ballinger
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Ballinger advances to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banana wants to get back to full guard.

Banana actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banana!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (5) vs (8) Ballinger
Banana can't escape the position.
Ballinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banana is looking to escape.
Ballinger is looking to work his way around to Banana's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ballinger wants to control the pace but Banana is squirming around nicely.
Banana tries to hold on but Ballinger pushes him away.

Ballinger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Banana manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banana can't do much from the bottom here.
Banana tries to bench press Ballinger off him but Ballinger keeps the position.

Ballinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ballinger tries for a kimura but Banana is defending well.

Ballinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Banana is defending well.
Ballinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banana keeps working.
Ballinger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ballinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banana is looking to reverse the position.
Banana is working hard here to advance position.
Banana wants to control but Ballinger postures up.
Banana tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Banana (5) vs (10) Ballinger
Banana is working to get back to half guard.
Ballinger controlling the position easily from mount.
Ballinger avoids the attempt from Banana to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is having none of it.
Banana is trying to escape the mount.

Ballinger looking for a guillotine from mount but Banana is having none of it.

Ballinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Ballinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banana is surviving well by controlling Ballinger's body position as best he can.
Banana is wriggling around trying to escape.

Ballinger is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ballinger extends the arm and Banana is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Ballinger!
An out of breath Jo Ballinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Molly Banana spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: USFC 115
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Ballinger misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Huchkov clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
Huchkov lands a nice elbow.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Ballinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Huchkov off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Huchkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Huchkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huchkov lands a right hand.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Huchkov has him pinned against the cage.
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov crunches a lovely knee into Ballinger's ribcage.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling him.
Huchkov is leaning against Ballinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Huchkov.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huchkov lands an uppercut.
Huchkov avoiding damage.
Ballinger tries to throw a body punch but Huchkov avoids it by throwing Ballinger back against the cage.
Huchkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huchkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huchkov lands a damaging elbow.
Ballinger stalling.
Huchkov lands a damaging elbow.
Huchkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Huchkov lands a left hand.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huchkov to keep the fight standing.
Ballinger trying to control the position but instead, Huchkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballinger into the cage.#BC#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Huchkov cracks Ballinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Huchkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballinger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huchkov back to the cage. Ballinger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Huchkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ballinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling the position.
Huchkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballinger is trying to force a seperation but Huchkov has the dominant position.#BC#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Huchkov pushes Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov lands an uppercut.
Huchkov lands an elbow that stopped Ballinger in his tracks for a moment.
Ballinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huchkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Huchkov.
Ballinger stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huchkov. #T3#
A short uppercut from Huchkov.
Huchkov blocks an uppercut.
Ballinger lands a nice uppercut.
Ballinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huchkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huchkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballinger controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
Ballinger misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ballinger misses the jab.#CL#
Huchkov moves into range and clinches up with Ballinger.
Ballinger trying to control the position but instead, Huchkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballinger into the cage.
Huchkov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Huchkov lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ballinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Huchkov darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.#BC#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ballinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger misses with a right hand #CL#
and Huchkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Huchkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Huchkov has him pinned against the cage.
Ballinger fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballinger swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov throws a quick counter head kick but Ballinger was just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov wants to clinch.#CL#
Huchkov instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ballinger looks to land a combination but Huchkov avoids it well.
Ballinger throws a sloppy body shot
and Huchkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Huchkov gets a clinch.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling the position.
Huchkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ballinger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huchkov.
A short right from Huchkov.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballinger wants to break free but Huchkov has control.
Ballinger misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ballinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ballinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Huchkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Huchkov forces Ballinger back against the cage and clinches.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov blocks a body shot from Ballinger. #T1#
Ballinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huchkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ballinger or not.
Huchkov lands a right hand.
Ballinger is trying to break free.
Huchkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Huchkov lands a right hand.
Huchkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ballinger's face.
Huchkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Huchkov is controlling him.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huchkov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
Huchkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballinger can do to turn this around?
Huchkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huchkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Huchkov slips under a jab from Ballinger.
Huchkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Huchkov. #BC#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jo Ballinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huchkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huchkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Huchkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ballinger throws a lazy right hand but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballinger misses with a wild body shot.
Matel Huchkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Ballinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huchkov cracks Ballinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Huchkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huchkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huchkov lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Huchkov improves position.
Ballinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huchkov's elbow.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huchkov taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Huchkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballinger is trying to stall.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Ballinger cracks Huchkov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Huchkov tries to clinch but Ballinger is having none of it.
Ballinger throws out a counter right but Huchkov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Huchkov has Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huchkov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huchkov has Ballinger pressed against the cage, preventing Ballinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huchkov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Huchkov lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Huchkov.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Huchkov has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huchkov throws an elbow but misses.
Ballinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballinger trying to control the position but instead, Huchkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballinger into the cage.
Huchkov blocks a body shot from Ballinger.
Ballinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ballinger misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Huchkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huchkov wants to clinch.#CL#
Huchkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huchkov keeps control of Ballinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Huchkov.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huchkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Huchkov prevents a body shot from Ballinger.
Huchkov lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huchkov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ballinger's defenses.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov slips a straight right by Ballinger.
Ballinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Huchkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballinger! But no joy.#T1##CL#
Huchkov rushes Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huchkov prevents Ballinger from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matel Huchkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger avoids a wild elbow strike from Huchkov.
Ballinger takes an elbow to the temple.
Huchkov landing knees to the body. #BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Huchkov gets a clinch.
Huchkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jo Ballinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Huchkov moves into range and clinches up with Ballinger.
Huchkov landing knees to the head.
Ballinger misses with a body punch.
Huchkov gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Huchkov as the two fighters clinch.
Huchkov keeps control of Ballinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huchkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Huchkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ballinger.
Ballinger has Huchkov pushed against the cage.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huchkov crunches a lovely knee into Ballinger's ribcage.
Ballinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Ballinger fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Ballinger working hard to break the clinch.
Huchkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ballinger's efforts to push away.#T3##BC#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Huchkov clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballinger stalling against the cage. #BC#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballinger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Huchkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huchkov tries to clinch up.
Huchkov is looking to clinch but Ballinger is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Ballinger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ballinger throws a big shot that misses.
Huchkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ballinger takes a step back to recover.
Matel Huchkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huchkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ballinger back to the cage. Huchkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Huchkov closes the distance and pushes Ballinger back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger wants to break free but Huchkov has control.
Ballinger blocks an elbow strike from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a nice uppercut.
Ballinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Ballinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huchkov has him pressed against the cage.
Ballinger is trying to break the clinch but Huchkov has him pressed against the cage.
Ballinger can't break the clinch.
Ballinger wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
Huchkov lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matel Huchkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huchkov, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!
An out of breath Matel Huchkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jo Ballinger had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

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