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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack LeBalls (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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260 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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201 cm
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252 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack LeBalls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone works over LeBalls's head and body with a nice combination.
LeBalls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBalls misses with the combination.
Stallone throws a right and a left that LeBalls avoids nicely.
Stallone lunges at LeBalls with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeBalls's hand.
Stallone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBalls moves away.
Stallone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stallone leaves LeBalls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LeBalls wants to clinch.
LeBalls fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallone moves away.
LeBalls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBalls fails to land with a series of punches.
Stallone misses with an uppercut.
LeBalls fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBalls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stallone.
LeBalls shoots in and bounces Stallone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LeBalls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls throws a big right hand that misses.
LeBalls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stallone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeBalls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stallone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stallone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stallone!
Stallone tries to stand but LeBalls is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
LeBalls is trying to get back to half guard.
LeBalls looks to move to half guard but instead Stallone has passed into mount! Damn!
LeBalls is looking to improve his position but Stallone isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone controlling his opponent.
LeBalls is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LeBalls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Stallone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
LeBalls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallone.
LeBalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stallone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so LeBalls counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBalls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeBalls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeBalls wants to control from the top but Stallone keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBalls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeBalls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBalls throws a strike but Stallone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
LeBalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LeBalls looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBalls, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls is trying to keep Stallone in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeBalls lands a nice shot that snaps Stallone's head back.
Stallone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stallone blocks a jab.
LeBalls misses the shot to the body.
Stallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stallone lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBalls tries to move into range but Stallone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Stallone scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls is looking to clinch.
Stallone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBalls throws out the jab.
LeBalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBalls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LeBalls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stallone as he avoids it easily.
LeBalls is breathing heavily.
Stallone works over LeBalls's head and body with a nice combination.
Sly Stallone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBalls throws a combination that misses
and Stallone counters with a straight right hand.
Stallone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sly Stallone is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBalls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LeBalls is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stallone rather than just go for the knockout.
LeBalls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stallone is trying to defend but LeBalls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stallone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeBalls.
Stallone wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls is working for a submission of some sort.
LeBalls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stallone wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeBalls lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
LeBalls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBalls trying to control the action but Stallone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Stallone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stallone thuds a left hand into LeBalls's body.
LeBalls takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LeBalls takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LeBalls just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBalls looks to land a right hand but Stallone moved out of range.
LeBalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stallone misses with a wild combination.
Stallone just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBalls throws a lazy right hand but Stallone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBalls looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LeBalls lands a jab-cross combination.
Stallone scores with a three punch combo!
Stallone jabs LeBalls right on the nose. LeBalls blinks but takes it well.
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!
Stallone lands with a shot to the body.
LeBalls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stallone with a hook.
LeBalls tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stallone throws a combination. LeBalls tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LeBalls gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeBalls misses with a low kick as Stallone jumps back.
LeBalls takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sly Stallone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stallone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stallone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stallone cracks LeBalls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
LeBalls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stallone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LeBalls's hands.
Stallone scores with a jab to the jaw.
LeBalls tries to close the distance and clinch but Stallone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stallone misses with a double jab.
Stallone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls walks into a stiff left hand from Stallone.
Jack LeBalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBalls at a distance.
Stallone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LeBalls backs up against the cage.
No joy there for LeBalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stallone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stallone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeBalls can do to turn this around?
Stallone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stallone lands with a nice body punch.
Stallone lands a jab-cross combination.
LeBalls has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stallone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LeBalls on the side of the head.
Stallone scores with a one two! LeBalls had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBalls takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Stallone.
Jack LeBalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stallone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LeBalls takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stallone lands a jab to the head.
Stallone jabs at LeBalls's body.
Good exchange - Stallone coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBalls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stallone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stallone duly obliges.
Stallone throws a series of punches but LeBalls moves out of range.
Stallone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stallone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stallone digs a good hook to LeBalls's body.
Stallone works LeBalls's body with a nice hook.
Stallone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeBalls stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sly Stallone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stallone thuds a left hand into LeBalls's body.
Stallone scores with a punch to the head.
Stallone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stallone slips a straight right by LeBalls.
LeBalls drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stallone lands a nice looking body shot.
Stallone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stallone.
LeBalls wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone throws a nice looking combination but LeBalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeBalls tries to clinch up but Stallone circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBalls misses with the combination.
LeBalls swinging wildly here.
LeBalls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Stallone.
LeBalls misses with a combination
and Stallone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Stallone finds it's way through LeBalls's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stallone throws a series of strikes that have LeBalls backpedaling.
LeBalls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Stallone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stallone, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Stallone!
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