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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Lanuza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Balboa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lanuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lanuza throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lanuza.
Gerardo Lanuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lanuza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lanuza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lanuza misses with a head kick.
Balboa tries to counter by clinching up but Lanuza breaks away and moves out of range.
Lanuza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanuza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Balboa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Lanuza sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balboa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lanuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Lanuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt
and Lanuza counters with a thumping low kick.
Lanuza lands a nice shot that snaps Balboa's head back.
#TD#
Balboa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lanuza's guard.
Lanuza wants to get back to his feet but Balboa passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Balboa is thwarting Lanuza's attempts to control the position.
Balboa controlling the action here.
Lanuza is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SU#
Balboa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lanuza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lanuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa throws a counter high kick but Lanuza was just alert enough to avoid it.
Balboa tries to clinch but Lanuza moves out of range.
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!
Lanuza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lanuza lands with a straight right. Balboa didn't see that one coming.
Lanuza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lanuza avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Lanuza does it's job there.
Balboa misses the jab.#T3#
Lanuza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lanuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Lanuza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lanuza throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balboa is defended easily by Lanuza.
Lanuza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lanuza misses with a head kick.
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Lanuza just misses with a punch to the body.
Lanuza throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily. #T4#
Balboa wants to clinch
and Lanuza counters with a head kick. That will keep Balboa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lanuza tries a head kick but it misses.
Lanuza works the jab nicely.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lanuza looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lanuza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lanuza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lanuza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lanuza is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lanuza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balboa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lanuza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lanuza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Lanuza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lanuza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Balboa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lanuza defends well and Balboa ends up having to push Lanuza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lanuza misses with a straight left.
Lanuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lanuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Lanuza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lanuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lanuza sprawls well. Lanuza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanuza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Lanuza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lanuza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lanuza.
Lanuza keeps Balboa at a distance using the push kick.
Lanuza connects with a high kick.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lanuza circles away.
Balboa tries to clinch but Lanuza is having none of it.
Lanuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lanuza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Lanuza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Lanuza scores with a leg kick.
Lanuza lands with an uppercut that bounces Balboa off the cage and back into range.
Lanuza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
A head kick misses from Lanuza.
Gerardo Lanuza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Lanuza.
Balboa tried to counter with a leg kick but Lanuza avoided it.#T2#
Lanuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Lanuza is breathing heavily.
Balboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lanuza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lanuza swivels and escapes.
A big left from Balboa misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lanuza throws a fast counter high kick but Balboa manages to duck under it in time.
Balboa wants to clinch.#T3#
Lanuza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lanuza throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lanuza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Balboa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lanuza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerardo Lanuza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lanuza raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick from Lanuza lands but Balboa takes it in his stride.
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Lanuza throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Lanuza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Balboa if he has to take too many more of those.
Lanuza lands a head kick!
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lanuza as he jumps to the side.
Lanuza throws a head kick that misses.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lanuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lanuza tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Lanuza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Lanuza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Lanuza sprawls well.
Lanuza looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lanuza misses with a head kick.
Lanuza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Lanuza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lanuza throws a head kick that misses.
Lanuza throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Lanuza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balboa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Lanuza.
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Lanuza tries a low kick but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lanuza counters with a big head kick but Balboa shrugs it off.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanuza scores with a push kick.
Lanuza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lanuza missing with a left hand there. Balboa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lanuza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanuza throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Lanuza throws a hook but Balboa blocks it.
Lanuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lanuza lands with a kick to the temple. Balboa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Lanuza.
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Lanuza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Lanuza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Lanuza lands a head kick. Balboa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balboa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lanuza.#T2#
Lanuza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Balboa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balboa tries to clinch but Lanuza is having none of it.
Balboa fails with the takedown.
Lanuza looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Balboa clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Lanuza won't allow it.
Lanuza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lanuza tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Lanuza back against the cage.
Lanuza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lanuza working aggressively here.
Balboa is looking for a takedown.
Lanuza keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lanuza misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Lanuza is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Lanuza.
Lanuza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lanuza gets through Balboa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lanuza tries a body shot but Balboa blocks it.
Lanuza working aggressively here.
Balboa stalling in the clinch but Lanuza improves position.
Lanuza working aggressively here.
Lanuza is pressed up against the cage. Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lanuza down to the mat. Lanuza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick from Lanuza.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lanuza.
Lanuza throws a head kick that misses.
Lanuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lanuza throws a sloppy head kick
and Balboa counters with a left and a right that stings Lanuza. #T4#
Balboa avoids the head kick by Lanuza.
Lanuza throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Lanuza keeps it at a distance.
Lanuza throws a hook but Balboa avoids it easily.
Lanuza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Lanuza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Lanuza.
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!
Lanuza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balboa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Lanuza tries to get set, Balboa tries to push him back and clinch up but Lanuza manages to avoid the attempt.
Lanuza scores with a head kick.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa.#CUT#
It looks like Gerardo Lanuza has been cut.
Lanuza lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balboa takes a step back to recover.
Lanuza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerardo Lanuza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lanuza defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerardo Lanuza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lanuza 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerardo Lanuza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Balboa doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamboo Face circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa moves to clinch but Bamboo Face breaks away
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamboo Face moves away from the strike by Balboa.
Bamboo Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balboa. Balboa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Bamboo Face. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Bamboo Face seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bamboo Face moves out of range of the body kick from Balboa.
A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bamboo Face has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamboo Face.#CL#
Bamboo Face gets a clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamboo Face. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamboo Face.
A hook to the body from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bamboo Face to keep the fight standing.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balboa wants to break free but Bamboo Face has control.
Bamboo Face lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Bamboo Face forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Bamboo Face pushes Balboa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balboa or not.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bamboo Face is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Bamboo Face prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bamboo Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Bamboo Face unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Balboa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bamboo Face is unloading with more strikes now! Balboa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Mottus connects with the punch.
Mottus lands with a right hand.
Mottus swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.
Mottus throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.
Mottus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balboa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balboa feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Mottus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mottus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mottus lands with a light punch inside.
Balboa takes a shot to the head.
Mottus lands an uppercut.
Mottus lands with a short punch from 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!
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mottus prevents it.
Mottus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Mottus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mottus lands a body punch.
Mottus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mottus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Mottus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Mottus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
Mottus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Mottus has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Mottus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mottus creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Balboa with a big uppercut! Balboa tries to clinch up but Mottus pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Balboa to the mat! Balboa covers up and Mottus unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taavi Mottus!
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Event:
CT KILLZONE 3
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Balboa misses with a takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa has his takedown stuffed
and Fossmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa has his takedown stuffed
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fossmo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balboa thinking.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Fossmo throws a fast counter high kick but Balboa manages to duck under it in time.
Balboa shoots and misses
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Fossmo moves out of range of the body kick from Balboa.
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Fossmo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balboa's knee momentarily.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fossmo pinned against the ropes. Fossmo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fossmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Fossmo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Fossmo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fossmo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Balboa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fossmo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helge Fossmo! Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Helge Fossmo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Balboa leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balboa with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Watson counters by clinching up. #TD#
Watson jumps into guard, dragging Balboa to the mat.
#ES#
Watson has his feet on Balboa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Watson.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa unleashes a big counter combination but Watson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balboa throws a good cross that connects.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with a head kick. That will keep Balboa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches up with Watson, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes Watson against the cage but Watson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bubba Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Donk. Watson catches Balboa right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Watson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balboa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balboa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
#CL#
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Watson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Watson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Watson decides to stand back up.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watson as he jumps to the side.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balboa sprawls and moves away.#T2##CL2#
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Watson in a clinch.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Watson jumps guard.
Balboa trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Balboa wants to stand but Watson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Balboa trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson managing to control the position.
Watson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Balboa throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Balboa moves into the clinch.#TD#
Watson gets control of Balboa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Watson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Watson pulls Balboa in close to prevent any damage.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Watson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balboa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Watson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Watson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balboa throws a counter combo.
Watson swinging wildly here.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa fails with the takedown.#T1#
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses.
Watson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Watson circles away.
Watson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Watson circles away.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balboa is defended easily by Watson.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa fails to land the takedown.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Watson checks it.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.#T3#
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Balboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa. #T4#
Watson slaps away a takedown attempt from Balboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balboa with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Watson has been cut.
Watson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Watson ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Good work by Watson as he checks the leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watson as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Balboa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rocky Balboa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bubba Watson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice combination there by Watson.
Balboa misses with a body shot.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
Watson slips under a jab from Balboa.
Watson scores with a head kick.
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watson defends it well.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Watson sprawls well.
Bubba Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Watson goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa is looking to land body kicks.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson tries a low kick but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Balboa counters with a series of strikes. Watson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balboa connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Balboa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Watson keeping full guard, as Balboa tries to pass.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Watson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Balboa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Watson sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson, which made it look bad.
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Watson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Balboa's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Balboa shoots and misses #TD#
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.
Balboa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watson controls the pace.
Balboa trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Balboa is looking for a triangle but Watson pushes his legs off easily.
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 Bubba Watson.
Well Watson 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Watson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Mottus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balboa under the eye.
Mottus lands a nice hook to Balboa's body. Balboa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mottus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balboas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mottus misses with a body shot.
Mottus stuns Balboa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mottus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mottus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balboa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mottus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mottus with a jab.
Balboa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Mottus circles away.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mottus throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Mottus misses the jab.
Mottus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mottus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mottus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mottus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mottus circles away.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Mottus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mottus avoids the body shot from Balboa.
#CL2#
Mottus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Mottus.
Mottus lands a right hand.
Balboa blocks a body shot from Mottus.
Mottus lands with a short shot to the head.
Mottus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mottus lands a left hand.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mottus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mottus.
Mottus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mottus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mottus.
Mottus tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Mottus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mottus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mottus. #ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
Mottus pushes Balboa against the cage. Mottus is working some dirty boxing. Mottus pushes off with a quick right hook! Balboa goes down! Balboa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mottus moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taavi Mottus!
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