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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stromenson McStromenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Balls told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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200 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stromenson McStromenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Balls!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStromenson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balls rushes McStromenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McStromenson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balls obliges.
McStromenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McStromenson gets underhooks to prevent Balls's takedown attempt.
Balls connects with a knee to the head.
Balls prevents the takedown attempt.
Balls looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McStromenson tries to break free but Balls pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Balls.
Balls jumps guard and drags McStromenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McStromenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStromenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balls on the ground.
Balls lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McStromenson!
Balls prevents McStromenson from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McStromenson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Balls punching from mount but McStromenson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Balls working for a submission but McStromenson is keeping him at bay.
McStromenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Balls looking to ground and pound but McStromenson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balls tries to control but McStromenson wriggling away.
McStromenson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McStromenson tries to get out of the position.
Balls is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McStromenson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McStromenson tries to lock up and control but Balls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balls looking to control but McStromenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balls thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balls gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
McStromenson is breathing heavily.
Balls defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStromenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stromenson McStromenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McStromenson.
Balls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balls blocks a head kick by McStromenson.
Balls clinches.
Balls has McStromenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McStromenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStromenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balls scores a nice knee to the body.
McStromenson gets underhooks to prevent Balls's takedown attempt.
Balls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McStromenson avoids it.
McStromenson wants a takedown.
Balls gets control of McStromenson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McStromenson trying to control but Balls is working from the bottom.
Balls working a defensive guard here.
McStromenson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balls looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Balls dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balls darts in and clinches McStromenson up against the cage.
Balls lands a knee to the head.
McStromenson tries for a takedown but Balls manages to get underhooks.
Balls scores with a knee to the head.
Balls goes for a takedown in the clinch but McStromenson prevents it.
Balls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Balls wants the takedown. McStromenson is fighting it off but Balls persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McStromenson's guard against the cage.
Balls is fighting to break McStromenson's control of his arms but McStromenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McStromenson keeping moving, preventing Balls from controlling successfully.
McStromenson wants to stand and escape but Balls is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McStromenson keeping moving, preventing Balls from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls wants to pass the guard but McStromenson is keeping the position.
Balls stands up from McStromenson's guard - Balls perhaps looking for a knockout.
McStromenson throws a nice looking combination but Balls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McStromenson fails with a takedown attempt.
McStromenson tries to keep at a distance but Balls has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balls can't get the takedown.
Stromenson McStromenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Balls.
Balls pulls guard effortlessly.
McStromenson looking to sit in guard and control but Balls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Balls passes into half guard.
Balls seems to be looking for submissions.
McStromenson tries to roll over but Balls keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStromenson is working hard here to advance position.
Balls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balls not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Balls seems to be looking for submissions.
McStromenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balls.
McStromenson is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Balls has McStromenson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balls misses with an elbow over the top.
Balls tries for a takedown but McStromenson manages to get underhooks.
Balls missing with knees to the body.
McStromenson tries to pull guard but Balls won't allow it.
Balls drags the fight down to the ground.
Balls working a defensive guard here.
Balls working for a triangle but McStromenson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStromenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Balls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McStromenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McStromenson wants to clinch
and Balls counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Balls.
Balls ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Balls no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Balls doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McStromenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balls looking for a sweep. Not yet Balls, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McStromenson's guard.
Balls passes McStromenson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Balls seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStromenson tries to kick Balls off in order to stand up. Balls Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Balls has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McStromenson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Balls yanks on the arm and McStromenson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Balls.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Balls!
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hype
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