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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Balle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Greco (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Balle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Greco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greco somewhat.
Balle misses with a takedown
and Greco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greco.
Balle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greco wanted to stand there but Balle had control of the position.
Balle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is looking to stand up but Balle won't let him.
Balle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greco!
Greco is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balle stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Greco feints and as Balle raises his hands in defense, Greco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greco looks gassed!
Greco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balle's guard.
Greco won't allow Balle to get back to his feet.
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greco is looking to stand up but Balle won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Balle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balle trying to keep a closed guard but Greco is proving a slippery customer.
Balle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greco wants to stand but Balle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balle looking to control.
Greco prevents Balle from getting back to his feet.
Balle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balle has a closed guard, preventing Greco from standing up.
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 Kalle Balle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balle tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily
and Greco moves into the clinch.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balle backwards.
A body shot lands from Greco.
Greco lands an uppercut.
Greco breaks the clinch.
Balle fails with the takedown
and Greco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balle's guard.
Greco wants to stand but Balle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Balle is trying to control the position but Greco postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Balle.
Roman Greco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greco stands and steps away. Balle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balle's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Balle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balle wants to stand and escape but Greco is having none of it.
Greco wants to stand but Balle is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greco wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Balle's closed guard. He's half up but Balle has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Balle pivots and extends the arm, Greco falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Balle! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalle Balle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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