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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jae Deagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 cm
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199 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
194 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Deagle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Balls! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deagle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balls.
Deagle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balls.
Balls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Deagle throws a leg kick but Balls sees it coming and moves out of range. Deagle misses with a body kick. Balls avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Deagle looks to land a body kick but Balls moved away. A swing and a miss from Balls. Deagle misses with a straight right. A jab from Deagle misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deagle misses the shot to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Balls. Deagle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balls.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Balls as he connects with a hook. Balls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Deagle throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls. Balls fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Balls stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deagle. Deagle takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses. Balls scores with a jab. Deagle acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Balls ducks under a wild hook from Deagle. Deagle throws a nice inside leg kick. Deagle throws a hook but Balls avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deagle throws a nice looking combination but Balls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Deagle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Balls's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Deagle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Balls is out of range and Deagle settles back down. Deagle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Deagle. Deagle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balls. Jae Deagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Balls. Deagle walks into a jab. Balls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deagle tries to avoid it but Balls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deagle to the ground. Deagle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Balls takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Deagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Deagle takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deagle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balls has time to react. Deagle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balls is able to avoid easily. Jae Deagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deagle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Balls throws a looping overhand right but Deagle ducks down to avoid it. Deagle thows a body shot but no joy. Balls blocks a low kick nicely. Deagle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balls moves away. Donk. Deagle catches Balls right on the button with a cross. Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deagle.
Balls swats away the attempt to clinch by Deagle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Balls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deagle. Deagle fails in his attempt to clinch. Balls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Deagle looks to land a right hand but Balls moved out of range. Balls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deagle pinned against the cage. Deagle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Deagle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balls throws out the jab. Deagle throws a hook to the side of Balls's head but Balls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Deagle dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deagle throws out a loose jab but Balls uses good head movement to avoid it. Balls throws a big shot that misses. A solid body kick from Deagle. Balls avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Balls shoots in for a takedown but Deagle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Balls avoids the body shot from Deagle.
Balls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deagle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balls moves away. Deagle stuffs the takedown. Deagle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Balls shoots in for a takedown but Deagle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jae Deagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Balls.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deagle just misses with a punch to the body.
Deagle moves out of range as Balls strikes. Balls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Deagle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balls. Balls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deagle's guard. Deagle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Balls is looking to work some ground and pound but Deagle has wrist control. Deagle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balls is aware though and is defending well. Balls must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Balls throwing strikes but missing. Balls throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Balls postures up in Deagle's guard and throws a big left but Deagle blocks it. Deagle has Balls pulled in close to control his posture. Balls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Balls cracks Deagle with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Deagle trying to keep a closed guard but Balls is proving a slippery customer.
Balls with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Deagle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from Deagle. Deagle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deagle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deagle connects with a jab.
Balls is rocked! Deagle stuns Balls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Balls is still on wobbly legs! Can Deagle finish him? Balls is breathing heavily. 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! Deagle circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Balls tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Deagle wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jae Deagle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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