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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Balrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ataides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balrog's entrance music is DMX Intro. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Balrog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Ataides!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataides darts in looking for a takedown but Balrog gets double underhooks and turns Ataides into the cage.
Ataides wants to take the fight to the mat but Balrog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balrog can't break the clinch.
Ataides has Balrog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balrog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Balrog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Ataides.
Balrog breaks the clinch.
Balrog lands with a straight right. Ataides didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Leandro Ataides has been cut.
Ataides takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balrog misses with a body shot.
Ataides takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ataides uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balrog.
Balrog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ataides.
Ataides shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balrog defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataides misses with a takedown attempt - Balrog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balrog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Balrog.
Balrog misses with a double jab.
Balrog lands a slapping body shot.
Balrog lands with an uppercut that bounces Ataides off the cage and back into range.
Ataides fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balrog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ataides.
Balrog throws a jab when Ataides was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ataides 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balrog connects with a body shot.
Balrog throws a body punch but Ataides moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Balrog - just one landing.
Balrog swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataides.
Ataides has closed the distance and engaged Balrog in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balrog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balrog manages to break the clinch.
Balrog throws a shot from downtown. Ataides moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Balrog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balrog misses with a hook. Ataides ducked under it nicely.
Mike Balrog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balrog throws an off balance right hand
and Ataides counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ataides throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ataides seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balrog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ataides not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Balrog is trying to control but can't.
Balrog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balrog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ataides scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balrog wants to get back to full guard.
Ataides is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ataides throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ataides is looking to take a break and control but Balrog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ataides has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ataides missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ataides working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ataides not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balrog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ataides shoots for a double leg takedown but Balrog sprawls well. He's pushed Ataides's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Balrog.
Ataides dives in for a single leg takedown but Balrog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ataides wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balrog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ataides is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balrog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balrog is working Ataides over against the cage.
Ataides has clasped his hands together around Balrog's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balrog tries to improve position but can't.
Ataides throws an elbow but Balrog slips to the side and avoids it well.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Balrog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ataides can do anything to dispel that myth.
Balrog is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Balrog slows the pace down in half guard.
Balrog is looking to stall here but Ataides recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Balrog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Ataides's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ataides shoots for a takedown but Balrog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ataides clinches with his opponent.
Ataides has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balrog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balrog as Ataides tries to tie him up.
Ataides misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ataides works on Balrog's body with a couple of short punches.
Balrog is trying to break the clinch but Ataides has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Balrog.
Balrog prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Balrog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Ataides.
Balrog has had enough of the clinch but Ataides keeps him there for the moment.
Balrog blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataides drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balrog is pressed up against the cage. Ataides has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balrog down to the mat. Balrog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balrog misses with a wild body shot.
Mike Balrog is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ataides.
Ataides slips under a jab.
Ataides takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balrog lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ataides looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ataides fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balrog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mike Balrog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balrog scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balrog jabs at Ataides's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Balrog misses the target.
Ataides ducks under a wild hook from Balrog.
Balrog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balrog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ataides dives in and grabs Balrog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balrog pushes down on Ataides's head and hops out.
Ataides is breathing heavily.
Ataides fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balrog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ataides was well out of range. Poor timing from Balrog.
Balrog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balrog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ataides changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balrog tries to avoid it but Ataides manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balrog to the ground. Balrog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balrog connects with a body shot.
Balrog cracks Ataides with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ataides looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Balrog finish him?
Ataides is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balrog throws an overhand right that drops Ataides like a sack of potatoes! Balrog dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Balrog!
An out of breath Mike Balrog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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