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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Balov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guybrush Threepwood acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ante Balov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guybrush Threepwood!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balov goes for a double leg but Threepwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Threepwood continues to drive forward.
Balov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Threepwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Threepwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Balov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balov has a takedown stuffed.
Balov misses with a head kick.
Balov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ante Balov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Threepwood's waist but Threepwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balov off to one side.
Balov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Threepwood scores with a shot to the body.
Balov is breathing heavily.
Threepwood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Threepwood throws a right and a left that Balov avoids nicely.
Threepwood throws a series of punches but Balov moves out of range.
Threepwood stuffs the takedown.
Threepwood swings for the body but Balov moves out of range.
Balov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Threepwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Threepwood cracks Balov with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Threepwood.
Guybrush Threepwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Threepwood stuns Balov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Threepwood. Those never looked like landing.
Balov takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood connects with a body shot.
Threepwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balov backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Threepwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balov.
Threepwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Threepwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Threepwood - just one landing.
Threepwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Threepwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Balov misses with a takedown
and Threepwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Balov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balov slips a jab and a cross from Threepwood.
Threepwood connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balov fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Threepwood misses.
Threepwood throws a body punch but Balov moves out of range.
Threepwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Threepwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Threepwood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Threepwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Threepwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Balov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Threepwood misses with a two punch combination.
Threepwood misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood leaves Balov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balov.
No joy there for Threepwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balov shoots in for a takedown but Threepwood shows good takedown defense.
Threepwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balov momentarily.
Threepwood tries to bum rush Balov with a series of wild strikes but Balov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Threepwood looks to land a combination but Balov avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balov.
Threepwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guybrush Threepwood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Threepwood defends it nicely.
Threepwood throws a right hand that Balov ducks under and follows up with a left that Balov also avoids with ease.
Threepwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balov.
Balov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Threepwood sprawls well. Threepwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Balov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Threepwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balov looks for a takedown but Threepwood sprawls well.
Threepwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Threepwood wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guybrush Threepwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Threepwood.
Ante Balov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Threepwood digs a good hook to Balov's body.
Threepwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Threepwood. Those never looked like landing.
Threepwood throws a nice looking combination but Balov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Threepwood connects with a single shot there.
Balov fails with a takedown attempt.
Threepwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Threepwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Threepwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the liver by Threepwood. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Threepwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Balov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Threepwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balov fails with the takedown.
Threepwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Threepwood catches Balov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Threepwood misses with a double jab.
Balov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Threepwood to the ground. Balov is now in Threepwood's guard.
Threepwood is trying to keep Balov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood striking off his back but it's not causing Balov any problems.
Balov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Threepwood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Threepwood has escaped and now he's on top!
Threepwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balov is keeping the position for now.
Balov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Balov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Threepwood presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Threepwood stops a takedown attempt from Balov.
Threepwood is trying to break the clinch but Balov is controlling him.
Balov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood controlling the action here for a moment.
Balov prevents Threepwood from breaking the clinch.
Threepwood has had enough of the clinch but Balov keeps him there for the moment.
Balov tries to score a body lock takedown but Threepwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balov wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Threepwood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Threepwood misses with a body punch.
Balov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Threepwood trying to control the position but instead, Balov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Threepwood into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guybrush Threepwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Threepwood digs a good hook to Balov's body.
Threepwood misses with a two punch combination.
Balov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Threepwood both land. Nice combination.
Threepwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Threepwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balov misses with a takedown attempt
and Threepwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Threepwood tries to avoid it but Balov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Threepwood to the ground. Threepwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Balov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balov needs to keep his hands up - Threepwood had a free shot at his head there.
Danga de danga de dang - Threepwood scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Threepwood.
Threepwood misses with a wild combination.
Threepwood misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Threepwood. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Balov with that takedown attempt.
Balov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Threepwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balov circles away quickly and effectively.
Threepwood misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood connects with a crisp jab.
Balov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Threepwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balov walks into a straight right hand from Threepwood.
Threepwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Threepwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Balov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Threepwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balov somewhat.
Threepwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Threepwood's waist but Threepwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balov off to one side.
Threepwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Threepwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balov has time to react.
Balov shoots in for a double leg but Threepwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Threepwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Threepwood wants it to stay on the feet.
A cross from Threepwood lands.
Threepwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balov goes for a double leg but Threepwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Threepwood continues to drive forward.
Balov has Threepwood pressed against the cage, preventing Threepwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balov is trying to drag Threepwood to the mat but Threepwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Threepwood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Balov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balov as Threepwood tries to tie him up.
Threepwood wants to get back to striking at distance but Balov won't allow it.
Threepwood wants to break free but Balov has control.
Threepwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Threepwood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balov tries for a takedown but Threepwood manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balov blocks a body shot from Threepwood.
Threepwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Balov has double underhooks.
Ante Balov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guybrush Threepwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Threepwood is looking to control Balov's arms but Balov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Threepwood has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guybrush Threepwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Threepwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guybrush Threepwood!
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