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Event:
GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Davis pushes Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balboa.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Davis throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balboa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balboa.
Balboa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davis walks away with a smile on his face. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balboa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenneth Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Balboa.
Davis throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Balboa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Davis instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Balboa jumps guard.
Davis wants to stand but Balboa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Balboa looks winded!#T1##SU#
Davis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Balboa, up you get! #CL#
Balboa tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balboa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apollo Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davis lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Balboa misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balboa. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balboa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa wants to clinch
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Davis darts in and clinches Balboa up against the cage.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balboa is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Davis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa misses with an elbow over the top.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Balboa stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Davis rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Davis is pawing at Balboa, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Balboa's nose. Balboa is badly hurt! Davis pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Balboa tries desperately to hold on but Davis is relentless in his assault! As Balboa receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Davis away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Davis! |
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Event:
GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Moreira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balboa is trying to defend but Moreira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Moreira is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Moreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balboa is just riding it out for now. Moreira eventually gives up the hold.
Moreira drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Moreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira prevents Balboa from standing back up.
#T1#
Balboa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balboa tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moreira in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Moreira trying to work for an americana but Balboa has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2#
Moreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Balboa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moreira has Balboa in his guard.#REVR#
Moreira trying to control the position here.
Moreira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moreira is looking to stand up but Balboa isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreira is keeping the position for now.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moreira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Moreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moreira is looking to sweep but instead, Balboa has passed into half guard.
Moreira controlling the position well.
Moreira looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreira is positioning himself well to prevent Balboa advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreira throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Moreira.#TD#
Balboa scores with a takedown into Moreira's guard.
Balboa is standing up over Moreira. Moreira looks to escape but Balboa dives into side control.
#REVB#
Moreira trying to control but Balboa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Apollo Balboa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into Moreira's guard.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Balboa manages to pass to side control.
Apollo Balboa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Balboa prevents Moreira from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.
Balboa wants to stand but Moreira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Balboa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moreira is trying to control but Balboa manages to pass to mount!
Balboa wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely.
Moreira is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Balboa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moreira is on top in guard.
Moreira looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Balboa tries to stand but Moreira is controlling from the bottom.
Balboa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moreira wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Moreira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moreira wants to hit a sweep here but Balboa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moreira there! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moreira holds on for dear life, controlling Balboa's posture momentarily.
Moreira is working to get back to half guard.
Moreira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
As Moreira tries to get set, Balboa tries to push him back and clinch up but Moreira manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
Moreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balboa momentarily.
Moreira takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Balboa feints and as Moreira raises his hands in defense, Balboa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position. #T1#
Moreira wants to hit a sweep here but Balboa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moreira there!
Balboa prevents Moreira from getting the reversal.
Moreira tries to lock up and control but Balboa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balboa tries to control but Moreira wriggling away.
Moreira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Balboa controlling from the full mount.
Balboa tries to control but Moreira wriggling away.
Moreira is trying desperately to improve position.
Balboa trying to control but Moreira is having none of it.
Balboa wants to control but Moreira has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Moreira looking for submissions off his back.
Moreira tries to roll over but Balboa keeps him under control.
Moreira has a hand on Balboa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Balboa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Andre Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moreira because Balboa loaded up on that one.
Moreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balboa looking to control but Moreira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa!
During a confident post fight interview, Apollo Balboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 364 Raledran vs Dean
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Balboa. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McScramble.
Balboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McScramble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McScramble has an Americana. Balboa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McScramble is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McScramble hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 362 Moonlight Battlefield
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa slips a straight right by Gagarin.
Gagarin thuds a left hand into Balboa's body.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagarin.
Gagarin swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Balboa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gagarin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gagarin wants to stand up but Balboa is controlling him.
Gagarin keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gagarin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SU2#
Balboa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gagarin, up you get! #TD2#
Balboa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gagarin tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg.
Gagarin is refusing to be controlled, as Balboa sits in half guard. #SU2#
Balboa stands up from half guard.
Gagarin throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa throws a fast counter high kick but Gagarin manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gagarin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.#T2#
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagarin 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.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Balboa forces his way into half guard.
Gagarin is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Gagarin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balboa is pressing down on Gagarin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gagarin is holding on for now. #T3##SU2#
Balboa decides to stand up.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Gagarin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gagarin continues to drive forward.
Gagarin misses with a hook.
Gagarin throws an overhand right that lands on Balboa's shoulder, as Balboa tries to avoid the shot.
Gagarin throws a jab but it's blocked by Balboa.
Gagarin looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.#CL2#
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Balboa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagarin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagarin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagarin is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Gagarin into the cage.#T4##TD2#
Gagarin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balboa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gagarin to the mat. Gagarin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Balboa gets to his feet - Gagarin follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balboa lands in his opponent's guard.
Gagarin trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagarin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gagarin lands a nice hook to Balboa's body. Balboa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Gagarin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balboa just leaning against Gagarin, taking a breather.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Gagarin controls his hands.
Gagarin is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.#TD2#
Balboa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gagarin uses from the top position.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Gagarin isn't so interested in that idea.
Gagarin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gagarin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gagarin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Balboa wants to control but Gagarin passes easily into half guard.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Gagarin is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa pushes Gagarin off looking to stand but Gagarin dives back in and keeps control.
Gagarin is keen to just control but Balboa is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balboa lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Balboa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Balboa darts in and clinches Gagarin up against the cage.
Gagarin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gagarin's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gagarin is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa fails to pull guard.
Balboa is trying to drag Gagarin to the mat but Gagarin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gagarin is looking to control Balboa's arms but Balboa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gagarin has his back to the cage.
Balboa tries a body shot but Gagarin blocks it.
Gagarin avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Balboa keeps control of Gagarin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gagarin has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gagarin prevents it.
Yuri Gagarin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Balboa.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as Gagarin controls the action.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa misses with an elbow over the top.
Balboa wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Balboa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Balboa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gagarin, pushing him back against the cage.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Gagarin tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Gagarin wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Balboa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balboa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balboa misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Balboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gagarin is fending him off so far but Balboa persists. Nope, Gagarin circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Gagarin.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Balboa is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Gagarin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Gagarin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balboa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gagarin smiles and moves away.
Yuri Gagarin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Balboa.
Gagarin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gagarin.
Balboa tries a quick counter leg kick but Gagarin is wise to it.
Donk. Gagarin catches Balboa right on the button with a cross.
Gagarin swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Gagarin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gagarin throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gagarin as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gagarin, as that shot connected.
Balboa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuri Gagarin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagarin lands a nice shot that snaps Balboa's head back.
#CL2#
Gagarin tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Gagarin avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gagarin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa has Gagarin pressed against the cage, preventing Gagarin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##TD2#
Balboa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU2#
Balboa gets to his feet. Gagarin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yuri Gagarin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balboa showed some decent athleticism there.
Balboa wants to control but Gagarin is keeping him busy.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gagarin trying to control from the bottom.
Gagarin is refusing to be controlled, as Balboa sits in half guard.
Gagarin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Gagarin is trying to control but can't.
Balboa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gagarin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU2#
Balboa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Yuri Gagarin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gagarin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagarin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa tries for a takedown but Gagarin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Balboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Gagarin misses with the head strike.
Apollo Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gagarin is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
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 Yuri Gagarin.
I think Balboa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa!
Our winner, Apollo Balboa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
VKT 1
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Balboa darts in and clinches Grant up against the ropes.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Balboa.
Grant being controlled against the ropes.
Balboa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa has Grant pressed against the ropes.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant working aggressively here.
Balboa has Grant pressed against the ropes.
Balboa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Aubrey Grant has been cut.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Balboa blocking some punches.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Balboa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Balboa is stalling here.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Grant 's eye.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grant's defenses.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Grant. #BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Balboa counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a head kick that Balboa semi-blocks.
#CL#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Grant scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa taking a breather.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa lands an elbow inside that Grant shrugs off.
Grant misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Balboa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balboa leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aubrey Grant's cut.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Grant looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Balboa checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Balboa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Balboa has Grant up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Balboa rushes Grant and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Balboa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Apollo Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Grant working aggressively here.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa lands a right hand.
Balboa is stalling here.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Grant 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa blocks a body shot from Grant.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa effectively controlling the action here.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa'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.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balboa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grant letting Balboa take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Apollo Balboa.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Balboa forces Grant back against the ropes and clinches.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Grant back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aubrey Grant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant misses with an uppercut. Balboa saw that one coming.#CL#
Balboa darts in and clinches Grant up against the ropes.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Balboa rushes Grant and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Balboa controls his hands.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant working aggressively here.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Grant misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the ropes.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Grant.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Apollo Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Grant blocks the body kick.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
As Grant backs away, Balboa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?#CL#
Balboa gets a clinch.
Balboa has Grant pushed against the ropes.#BC#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa stalling against the ropes.
Balboa is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Balboa wants to clinch.#CL#
Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grant lands a knee to the body.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant throws a head kick that Balboa semi-blocks.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Balboa throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa!
An out of breath Apollo Balboa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Aubrey Grant spoke after the fight, saying '7.05'. |
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