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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Balentines (ranked 4410 p4p, 4447 weight class) and Ziberson Zibovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Balentines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ziberson Zibovsky!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zibovsky.
Balentines is looking to counter the offense by Zibovsky and move into the clinch.
Zibovsky misses with a double jab.
Balentines goes for a double leg but Zibovsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zibovsky continues to drive forward.
Balentines jumps into guard, dragging Zibovsky to the mat.
Balentines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balentines keeping moving, preventing Zibovsky from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zibovsky has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balentines 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.
Zibovsky content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balentines keeping moving, preventing Zibovsky from controlling successfully.
Zibovsky forces his way into half guard.
Zibovsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Balentines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zibovsky looks to land a strike but Balentines avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Balentines has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zibovsky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zibovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balentines closes the distance and pushes Zibovsky back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balentines fails to pull guard.
Balentines wants to take the fight to the mat but Zibovsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Balentines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zibovsky is struggling to control the position.
Balentines wants a takedown.
Balentines goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zibovsky prevents it.
Balentines prevents a body shot from Zibovsky.
Balentines misses with an elbow over the top.
Balentines is trying to force a seperation but Zibovsky has the dominant position.
Zibovsky has Balentines pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balentines manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balentines taking a breather.
Zibovsky tries to pull guard but Balentines won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balentines is working for takedown but Zibovsky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zibovsky is trying to break the clinch but Balentines is controlling him.
Zibovsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Balentines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zibovsky walks away with a smile on his face. Balentines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Balentines.
Balentines scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Balentines.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balentines is defended easily by Zibovsky.
Balentines is breathing heavily.
Zibovsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Balentines counters by clinching up.
Balentines has Zibovsky pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balentines tries to score a body lock takedown but Zibovsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zibovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balentines tries for a takedown but Zibovsky circles away easily
and Zibovsky moves into the clinch.
Zibovsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balentines is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zibovsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Balentines tries to pull guard but Zibovsky won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balentines pulls guard.
Balentines is looking for a triangle but Zibovsky pushes his legs off easily.
Zibovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Balentines dominated that round.
That's time! Balentines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zibovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Balentines sprawls well. He's pushed Zibovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balentines tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zibovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balentines circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balentines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zibovsky throws a fast counter high kick but Balentines manages to duck under it in time.
Balentines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zibovsky.
Balentines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zibovsky.
Jack Balentines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ziberson Zibovsky.
Balentines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zibovsky unleashes a big counter combination but Balentines bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balentines slaps away a takedown attempt from Zibovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balentines misses with a punch to the body.
Zibovsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balentines gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balentines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balentines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zibovsky smiles and moves away.
Balentines tries to clinch there but Zibovsky circles away.
Balentines throws a sloppy head kick and Zibovsky moves out of range easily.
Zibovsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balentines counters with a solid body kick.
Zibovsky is breathing heavily.
Balentines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balentines ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Balentines no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balentines has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balentines is looking to stand up but Zibovsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Zibovsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balentines is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balentines has escaped and now he's on top!
Balentines controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balentines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zibovsky can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balentines wants to control from the top but Zibovsky keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balentines drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zibovsky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balentines has Zibovsky in his guard.
Zibovsky wants to control from the top but Balentines keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balentines isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zibovsky stacks Balentines on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zibovsky!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Balentines dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zibovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balentines as he avoids it easily.
Balentines fails to land the takedown.
Balentines throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zibovsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balentines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zibovsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balentines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Balentines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balentines is trying to pull guard but Zibovsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Zibovsky to work.
Balentines breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Balentines.
Balentines tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zibovsky pushes Balentines up against the cage in a clinch.
Zibovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Balentines is defending well.
Balentines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zibovsky smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Balentines. No joy for Zibovsky on that attempt.
Balentines moves in looking to clinch but Zibovsky pushes him off.
Zibovsky is looking to clinch but Balentines is avoiding it.
Balentines wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balentines misses with a head kick.
Zibovsky goes for a double leg but Balentines avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balentines continues to drive forward.
Balentines gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zibovsky counters by moving into the clinch.
Balentines fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Zibovsky.
Zibovsky has Balentines pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balentines manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balentines changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zibovsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zibovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Balentines misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zibovsky throws a counter combo.
Balentines swats away the attempt to clinch by Zibovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zibovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Balentines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zibovsky.
Zibovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balentines but Balentines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balentines has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balentines drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zibovsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balentines.
Zibovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balentines's waist but Balentines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zibovsky off to one side.
As Zibovsky looks to move away, Balentines throws a big counter combo but Zibovsky just gets out of the way.
Balentines misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balentines blocks a head kick by Zibovsky.
Balentines shoots for a double leg takedown but Zibovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Balentines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balentines closes the distance and clinches.
Zibovsky gets control of Balentines's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zibovsky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Balentines will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zibovsky throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Balentines escapes and throws Zibovsky's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Balentines advances to full mount.
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 Jack Balentines.
Well Balentines 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jack Balentines!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jack Balentines!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jack Balentines!
Jack Balentines wins by unanimous decision!
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