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Event:
EFC Bang vs Okunaba
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ball shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Henderson eats them both and turns towards Ball to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Henderson has been cut.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ball misses with a wild combination.
Ball misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ball swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball misses with a hook to the body
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ball misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Ball swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Ball will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Ball throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ball thinking.
Ball throws a combination that misses
and Henderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ball misses with an uppercut
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Ball throws a head kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ball misses with a combination
and Henderson counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Henderson.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ball defends it well.
Ball misses with a double jab
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Ball misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Henderson misses.
Ball misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ball is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Henderson!
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Event:
EFC Bang vs DeSilva
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Iskold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iskold wants to take the fight to the mat but Ball manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ball tries to break the clinch but Iskold is controlling the position.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iskold prevents Ball from breaking the clinch.
Iskold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ball throws a head kick that misses.
Iskold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Iskold persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergio Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasper Iskold.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Ball connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ball cracks Iskold with a good jab.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Iskold moves out of range easily.
Ball feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Iskold crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergio Ball!
Kasper Iskold was interviewed post fight and said 'Im ready for the title! 1-1 baby!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ball throws a series of punches but Maul You avoids them all with ease.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maul You.
Ball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball moves out of range of the body kick.
Maul You throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Ball as Maul You shoots in.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Maul You, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Will Maul You. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball throws a series of punches but Maul You avoids them all with ease.
Maul You fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Maul You on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul You lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Maul You pushes Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
Maul You prevents Ball from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ball ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maul You shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##KD2#
Ball drops Maul You with a beautiful combination! Maul You stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ball is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like I Will Maul You has been cut.
Ball tries a low kick but Maul You avoids it.
Sergio Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul You moves out of range as Ball strikes.
Maul You avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sergio Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul You throws a wild body kick that Ball sees coming a mile off.
Ball throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Maul You holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ball wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maul You tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maul You has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ball after a bit of a struggle.
Maul You wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ball is pressed up against the cage. Maul You has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ball down to the mat. Ball avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##KD2#
Ball lands a big head kick that sends Maul You tumbling to the mat! Ball takes a step backwards and waves Maul You back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Maul You is rocked!
Maul You avoids the head kick by Ball.
Maul You looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oh Maul You is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maul You tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ball knocks out Maul You with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ball before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ball picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergio Ball!
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Event:
GFC 3: A New Beginning
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Mazuma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Mazuma settles back down.
Mazuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball throws the left hand but Mazuma avoids the punch easily.
Ball connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mazuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Ball tries to bum rush Mazuma with a series of wild strikes but Mazuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball thows a leg kick but Mazuma checks it
and Mazuma counters with a left and a right that stings Ball.
Ball thuds his shin into the meat of Mazuma's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ball moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Aqua Mazuma has been cut.
Ball swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mazuma.
Mazuma tries to work over Ball's front leg with a kick but Ball checks it.
Mazuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazuma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ball defends well and Mazuma ends up having to push Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ball.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mazuma cracks a nice hook into Ball's ribs.
Ball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sergio Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Mazuma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazuma.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazuma.
Sergio Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqua Mazuma.
A combination from Mazuma does no damage.
Mazuma throws a leg kick but Ball checks it.
As Mazuma tries to get set, Ball tries to push him back and clinch up but Mazuma manages to avoid the attempt.
Ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazuma shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ball throws a series of punches but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball leaves Mazuma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A combination from Ball does no damage.
A head kick misses from Ball. #CL2#
Mazuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ball breaks the clinch.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazuma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ball as he jumps to the side.
As Mazuma looks to move away, Ball throws a big counter combo but Mazuma just gets out of the way.
Ball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Mazuma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ball backs up against the cage.
Ball misses with a double jab
and Mazuma counters with a two punch combo.
Mazuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Ball fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazuma checks it well.
Sergio Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball scores with a body shot.
Mazuma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball throws a chopping leg kick but Mazuma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense.
Ball lands a high kick!
Mazuma fails with the takedown.
Ball scores with a jab. Mazuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball works over Mazuma's head and body with a nice combination.
Mazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ball misses with the combination.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Mazuma clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazuma working hard to break the clinch.
Mazuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ball pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aqua Mazuma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ball moves out of range as Mazuma throws a body kick.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazuma has time to react.
Ball throws a nice looking combination but Mazuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazuma ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazuma can do to turn this around?
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ball's waist but Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mazuma off to one side.
Ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mazuma backs up against the cage.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Mazuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazuma has him pressed against the cage.
Mazuma'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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Ball can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mazuma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazuma's efforts to push away.#BC#
Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ball gets tackled into the cage by Mazuma. Mazuma maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball misses with the combination.
Ball misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Ball falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Mazuma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazuma is pushing down on Ball's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ball is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazuma has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Mazuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Mazuma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mazuma thows a huge punch but Ball dodges it nicely.
Ball tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mazuma manages to move to mount!
#T3#
Mazuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball tries to buck Mazuma off but Mazuma takes his back!
Ball avoids the strikes from Mazuma.
Ball is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mazuma tightening his grip on Ball, looking for the choke.
Ball is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mazuma.
#T4##SUB2#
Mazuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ball can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mazuma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ball knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ball for a finish.
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 Sergio Ball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aqua Mazuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Ball does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Ball as Mazuma shoots in.
Mazuma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ball misses with a combination
enabling Mazuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ball misses with a few strikes there.
Ball checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mazuma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergio Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazuma dodges the punch combination from Ball.
A nice side step and Mazuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazuma.
Sergio Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqua Mazuma.
Mazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Ball misses with a few strikes there.
Mazuma with the counter takedown but Ball avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mazuma closes the distance and clinches.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Mazuma is controlling him.#TD2#
Mazuma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ball uses from the top position.
Ball wants to stand but Mazuma is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazuma on the ground.
Ball wants to stand and escape but instead Mazuma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Aqua Mazuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Ball looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mazuma has picked Ball up and slammed him! Ball can't keep hold of the triangle and Mazuma manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Mazuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Ball is defending well.
Ball being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Mazuma landing a few strikes.
Mazuma staying calm.
Ball striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazuma is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ball will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ball tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mazuma moves into full mount!
Mazuma punching from mount but Ball doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mazuma controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazuma is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aqua Mazuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Sergio Ball!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sergio Ball!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Sergio Ball!
Sergio Ball wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
Church looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Ball's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Church rushes Ball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Church tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Church's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ball wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ball cracks Church with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Church has been cut.
Ball tries to bum rush Church with a series of wild strikes but Church uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ball connects with a stiff jab that staggers Church - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergio Ball!
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