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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
White clinches up against the cage.#TD#
White tightens his grip and picks Balor up, before dumping him to the ground. Balor manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Balor pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Balor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White pushes Balor off looking to stand but Balor dives back in and keeps control.
Balor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
Balor trying to control the pace.
White wants to stand back up but Balor manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
White struggling a bit here.
White is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
White is trying to control Balor's posture but Balor avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
White sneaks out the side door and pushes Balor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Balor moves into the clinch.
White landing knees to the body.
Balor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
White is trying to trip Balor. He has hold of a leg but Balor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. White persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2##SUB#
White has gone for a leg lock! Balor slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.#REVB#
White keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Balor connects with a couple of short punches.
Balor trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White wants to get back to his feet but Balor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balor passes into half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Balor seems content to control.
White scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Balor manages to mount him!
Balor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White is trying to escape the mount.
White is trying to stand up.
Balor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
White is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4##SUB2#
Balor working for a guillotine from mount but White is in no mood to give up.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
White wants to try and get back to his feet.
White is squirming around, avoiding Balor's attempts to control the action.
White is trying desperately to improve position.
Balor scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Balor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Balor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
White explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balor's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Balor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!#TD#
White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Balor is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
White swings around for an armbar but Balor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.
Balor wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SU2#
Balor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Balor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Balor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White is wriggling around but Balor manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Balor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sean Balor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balor pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White wants to get back to full guard but Balor has passed into side control.
Balor wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White wants to get back to his feet but Balor drags him back down.
White is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Balor tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balor scoring with punches and elbows.
Balor wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White trying to control but Balor flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Balor looking to break White's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. White remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Balor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Balor keeps control of the position as White tries to break free.
White is trying to get back to his feet but Balor has full control of the position and if anything, White has just worked his way into a worse spot.
White turns into Balor and is now in his guard.
Balor has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage. #T3#
White looking to sit in guard and control but Balor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
White wants to stand and escape but Balor is having none of it.
Balor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balor 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.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balor. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Balor stops White from standing up.
Balor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balor trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #ES#
White wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balor on his heels. He'll look to pass Balor's guard now, I'm sure.
White stands up over Balor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White controlling from the top position.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balor is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Balor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balor 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.
#TD2#
Balor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
White is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Balor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White prevents Balor from breaking the clinch.
Balor missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Balor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balor trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Balor is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if White gets his way!
#T1#
Balor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Balor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
White wants to work for an arm triangle but Balor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Balor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Balor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Balor in his guard.#REVB#
White wants to stand and escape but Balor is having none of it.
Tony White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balor forces his way into half guard.
Balor is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balor tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
Balor working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##ES#
White kicks off Balor and gets to his feet. #TD#
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balor sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
White decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Balor.#CL2#
Balor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Balor pulls guard.
White stands and throws Balor's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
White goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Balor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in White's guard! Nice work there by Balor! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balor keeps trying to improve his position.
White wants to stand and escape but Balor is having none of it.
Balor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
White will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balor trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Balor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balor 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Balor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Van Leakenstien gets tackled into the cage by Balor. Balor maintains the clinch.
Balor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Leakenstien prevents it.
#BC2#
Balor manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Leakenstien is defended easily by Balor.
Van Leakenstien tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Balor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Van Leakenstien rushes Balor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balor letting Van Leakenstien take a breather here.
We've been hearing reports that Van Leakenstien has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Balor tries to pull guard but Van Leakenstien won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Leakenstien is defending well.
Graham Van Leakenstien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Balor.#TD2#
Balor jumps guard.
Van Leakenstien wants to control from the top but Balor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU#
Van Leakenstien stands up and waves to Balor to follow him. #CL#
Van Leakenstien closes the distance and clinches.
Van Leakenstien is trying to break the clinch but Balor is controlling him.#TD#
Van Leakenstien pulls guard successfully.
Van Leakenstien wants to stand up but Balor is controlling him. #SU2#
Balor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Leakenstien, up you get!
Balor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Leakenstien working hard to break the clinch.#T2##TD#
Van Leakenstien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Balor uses from the top position. #SUB#
Van Leakenstien is looking for a triangle here but Balor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Van Leakenstien wants to get back to his feet but Balor drags him back down.
Balor controlling the position from side mount.
Balor advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Van Leakenstien is trying to stand but he's just given Balor his back.
Balor lands with a hammerfist to the side of Van Leakenstien's head.#SUB2#
Balor is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Leakenstien knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Leakenstien for a finish. #SUB2#
Van Leakenstien won't enjoy being in this position. Balor looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Van Leakenstien is tapping - it's over boys! Balor picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Balor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Mann blocks a jab.
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Balor fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Balor shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Balor backs off Mann throws a huge counter combo but Balor manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Balor moves out of range of the body kick from Mann.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balor or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Balor clinches up against the cage.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Balor is controlling the position.
Balor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mann's efforts to push away.#T1#
Balor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balor keeps control of Mann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mann smiles and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Balor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mann looks winded!
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Balor shows good takedown defense.
Balor slips a jab and a cross from Mann.
Mann avoids the head kick by Balor.
Balor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balor fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Balor lands a jab-cross combination.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown but Balor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balor to score with a decent uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balor or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.
Balor fails with a takedown attempt.
As Balor backs off Mann throws a huge counter combo but Balor manages to avoid it all.
Balor fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balor looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.#T3#
Mann darts in looking for a takedown but Balor gets double underhooks and turns Mann into the cage.
Balor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann scores with a punch to the head.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balor as he avoids it easily.
Mann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balor lands a high kick!
#TD#
Balor drives through with a takedown into Mann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Mann has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Balor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Balor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Balor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.
Balor thows a huge punch but Mann dodges it nicely.
Mann pushes Balor off looking to stand but Balor dives back in and keeps control.
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 Sean Balor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Mann's cut.
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##TD#
Mann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Balor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sean Balor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor postures up and lands a big shot to Mann's brow.
Mann is breathing heavily.#T1#
Balor controlling from the top position.
Mann wants to stand and escape but Balor is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balor 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balor.
Balor dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sean Balor is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Balor clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Balor breaks the clinch.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balor misses with a jab to the body
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balor. #CL2#
Mann has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Balor manages to break the clinch.
Mann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Mann.
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balor. #CL2#
Mann clinches up with Balor and pushes him back against the cage.
Balor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balor tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Balor.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balor has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Balor breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
No joy there for Balor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Mann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Balor controls his leg.
Balor keeping control of the position. #SU2#
Mann postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Balor to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balor leaves Mann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Mann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mann throws a head kick that misses
and Balor counters with a series of strikes. Mann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balor dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mann wants to counter with a clinch but Balor pushes him away.
Mann throws a leg kick but Balor sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Balor moves into the clinch.
Balor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mann to keep the fight standing.
Balor fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann is trying to force a seperation but Balor has the dominant position.#T1##BC#
Balor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sean Balor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balor sprawls well. Balor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mann gets slowly back to his feet.
Balor fails with the takedown.
Balor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann's corner calls for a 1-2. Mann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Mann looks to land a combination but Balor avoids it well.
Balor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Balor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mann throws a series of strikes that have Balor backpedaling.
Balor dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Balor throws a big counter combination but Mann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mann digs a good body shot into Balor's ribs.#CL#
Balor clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Balor.
#T3##BC#
Balor breaks the clinch.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balor circles away.
Mann tries for a takedown but Balor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balor shoots in but Mann avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Balor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mann wants to get back to striking at distance but Balor won't allow it.
Balor can't get the takedown.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Balor has double underhooks. #T4#
Mann is trying to force a seperation but Balor has the dominant position.
Balor stalling the fight.
Mann working hard to break the clinch.
Balor has Mann pressed against the cage, preventing Mann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mann pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Mann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Devilliers misses with a jab to the body
and Balor counters with an outside leg kick.
Balor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Devilliers .#CL2#
Balor drives through and clinches with Devilliers against the cage.
Balor tries for a takedown but Devilliers manages to get underhooks.
Devilliers prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Balor successfully pulls guard.
Balor pulls Devilliers in to control the position.
Balor keeping moving, preventing Devilliers from controlling successfully.
Balor trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devilliers works over Balor with some ground and pound from guard.
Balor is trying to keep Devilliers in close.
#SUB2#
Devilliers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devilliers has managed to get both his arms back between Balor's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Devilliers lands a couple of digs.
Devilliers is working Balor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Balor working for a triangle but Devilliers defends it easily.
Devilliers trying to control the position from guard on top but Balor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devilliers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Devilliers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devilliers is working Balor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Balor looking to control.
#T2#
Devilliers connects with a couple of short punches.
Devilliers cracks Balor with a solid left hand.
Devilliers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Devilliers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Devilliers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Balor keeping moving, preventing Devilliers from controlling successfully.
Balor looks winded!
Balor is trying to control the position but Devilliers postures up. #SUB2#
Balor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devilliers is aware though and is defending well.
Devilliers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Devilliers lands a couple of digs.
Devilliers trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom. #T3#
Devilliers working some strikes from top position.
Devilliers stays in close to Balor's body and controls the position.
Devilliers trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom.
Devilliers distracts Balor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Devilliers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balor on the ground.
Devilliers trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom.
Devilliers landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Devilliers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balor's head.
Devilliers stays in close to Balor's body and controls the position.
Devilliers is in close to Balor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balor keeping moving, preventing Devilliers from controlling successfully.
Devilliers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balor's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balor keeping moving, preventing Devilliers from controlling successfully.
Devilliers stands up over Balor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A B Devilliers dominated that round.
That's time! Devilliers 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Devilliers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balor is trying to defend but Devilliers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devilliers winds up and cracks Balor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Devilliers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Balor wants to get back to full guard.
Devilliers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balor keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devilliers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Balor keeping moving, preventing Devilliers from controlling successfully.
Devilliers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Devilliers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Devilliers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Devilliers wants to control from the top but Balor keeps moving.
Balor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Devilliers controls the pace.
Devilliers trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Balor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balor.
Balor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Devilliers avoids it really well and circles away.
Balor is breathing heavily.#TD#
Devilliers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Balor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Devilliers controlling the position. #T3#
Devilliers working the ground and pound from side control.
Balor is not content to let Devilliers control the position.
Devilliers working away.
Balor seems a little lost for a moment, as Devilliers dominates the positioning.
Devilliers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Devilliers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Balor regains half guard.#T4#
Devilliers working Balor over with strikes.
Devilliers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balor keeps working.
Devilliers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Devilliers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Devilliers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balor keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Devilliers lands a nice short elbow.
Devilliers controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balor tries to roll over but Devilliers keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A B Devilliers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Devilliers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Devilliers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Devilliers trying to control the action but Balor is working from the bottom.
Balor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Devilliers landing strikes.
Devilliers is looking to take a break and control but Balor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devilliers landing a few strikes.
Devilliers is looking to take a break and control but Balor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Balor is looking for a sweep.
Devilliers wants to take a breather but Balor manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Devilliers .
Balor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balor trying to keep a closed guard but Devilliers is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Devilliers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balor keeping moving, preventing Devilliers from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A B Devilliers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Devilliers has closed the distance and engaged Balor in a clinch.
#TD#
Devilliers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Balor regains guard.
#ES2#
Balor pushes Devilliers off and gets back to his feet.
Devilliers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balor looks for a takedown but Devilliers sprawls well.
Devilliers takes a swing at Balor's ribcage but misses.
Devilliers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Balor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Balor shoots in for a takedown but Devilliers shows good takedown defense.
Devilliers is looking to counter the offense by Balor and move into the clinch.
A big right from Devilliers misses.
Devilliers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balor was well out of range. Poor timing from Devilliers .
A looping hook to the body misses from Devilliers . Balor does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Devilliers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Devilliers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balor can do to turn this around?
Devilliers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Balor is refusing to be controlled, as Devilliers sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Devilliers there.
Devilliers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Devilliers lands with a punch from half guard.
Devilliers is trying to control the action in half guard but Balor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devilliers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sean Balor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devilliers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
A B Devilliers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Devilliers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A B Devilliers !
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