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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Balaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One has chosen Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Andy Balaska has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Balaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The One!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One lands with a kick to the temple. Balaska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Andy Balaska has been cut.
One throws a right hand that Balaska ducks under and follows up with a left that Balaska also avoids with ease.
Balaska lands a head shot.
One moves in looking to clinch but Balaska pushes him off.
One connects with an inside leg kick.
Balaska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balaska drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balaska throwing strikes but missing.
Balaska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balaska throws a big right hand that misses.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balaska with a flurry of punches that miss.
One is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balaska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balaska throwing strikes but missing.
Balaska throws a big right hand that misses.
Balaska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Balaska really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balaska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balaska is one step ahead there.
Balaska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balaska with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balaska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balaska throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balaska stops One from standing up.
Balaska throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balaska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balaska is working One over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Balaska throws a big right hand that misses.
Balaska throws a big elbow that misses.
One looking to control.
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!
Balaska avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balaska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Balaska working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of One's head.
One really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balaska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balaska with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balaska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balaska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balaska with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balaska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Balaska throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One wants to stand and escape but Balaska is having none of it.
Balaska throwing strikes but missing.
Balaska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
One wants to stand up but Balaska is controlling him.
Balaska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balaska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balaska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
One controls Balaska momentarily but Balaska frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One wants to stand but Balaska is controlling the position.
One looks winded!
Balaska with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balaska distracts One with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Balaska throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.
Balaska throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balaska.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
One working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Balaska is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Balaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Balaska's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balaska stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Balaska shoots in and bounces One off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
One trying to keep a closed guard but Balaska is proving a slippery customer.
Balaska with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balaska prevents One from getting back to his feet.
Balaska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
One is trying to keep Balaska in close.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balaska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andy Balaska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balaska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balaska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Balaska throws a big elbow that misses.
Balaska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balaska postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
Balaska throws a big right hand that misses.
Balaska throws an elbow that misses. One uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balaska's guard. Nice move by One!
One is looking to stand up but Balaska won't let him.
One wants to control from the top but Balaska keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by The One.
Balaska pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces One back to the cage. Balaska follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Balaska stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
One dodges the punch combination from Balaska.
Balaska takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One misses with a wild combination.
One moves in looking to clinch but Balaska pushes him off.
Balaska throws a series of punches but One avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balaska misses with a double jab.
Balaska scores with a jab to the head.
Balaska closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balaska lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balaska throws a big elbow that misses.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balaska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balaska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
One wants to stand but Balaska is controlling the position.
Balaska throwing strikes but missing.
Balaska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balaska has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Balaska throwing strikes but missing.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balaska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balaska throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One wants to sweep here but Balaska controlling him for the moment.
Balaska won't allow One to get back to his feet.
Balaska won't allow One to sweep him here.
Balaska throws a big elbow that misses.
Balaska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balaska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One looking for a guillotine here but Balaska defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balaska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Balaska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Balaska's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
One showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balaska.
Andy Balaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balaska drops One with a left and a right! Oh, One is hurt - Balaska dives into side control looking to finish!
One is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balaska misses with the ground and pound.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
Balaska creates some space and throws a big elbow, but One sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
One parries the strikes from Balaska easily there. Balaska is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable One to escape.
One wants to control but Balaska postures up.
Balaska is chipping away with strikes.
One struggling a bit here.
Balaska throws an elbow but One slips to the side and avoids it well.
Balaska creates some space and throws a big elbow, but One sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Balaska seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
One is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balaska working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Balaska sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but One is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
One regains half guard.
Balaska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. One defending well though.
Balaska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Balaska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Balaska.
One wants to get back to his feet.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balaska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. One defending well though.
Balaska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. One defending well though.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One is looking to improve his position.
Balaska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Balaska.
Balaska with the ground and pound but One uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Balaska throwing strikes from guard but One blocks nicely.
Balaska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balaska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balaska is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Balaska with a flurry of punches that miss.
One looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
One working for submissions but it's allowed Balaska to get to half guard.
Balaska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balaska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed One's head.
Balaska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balaska.
One moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balaska is one step ahead there.
Balaska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balaska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balaska pushing down on One's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Balaska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to escape.
One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
Balaska drops an elbow to the side of One's head.
Balaska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Balaska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balaska throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
One wants to improve his position but Balaska is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Balaska.
Andy Balaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balaska looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Balaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balaska has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Balaska!
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