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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Radley Balko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Georges will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Radley Balko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Georges!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balko counters with a takedown into side control.
Georges takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Georges has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balko lands a few punches from side control.
Balko working the ground and pound.
Balko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Balko is trying to get an arm triangle but Georges is defending well.
The ground and pound from Balko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Georges is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Balko lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Balko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balko lands a few punches from side control.
Georges is working to avoid the ground and pound but Balko connects with a decent elbow.
Balko lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Georges, who protects the arm well.
Balko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Georges has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Balko but great work by Georges.
Balko lands a decent little punch to the body.
Balko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Georges's best efforts.
Georges throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balko is looking for a sweep. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balko is staying active underneath Georges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Georges looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Georges looks winded!
Balko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Balko lands with a few short shots to the body.
Balko landing a few short strikes.
Balko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Georges pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Georges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Georges's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is taking a good look at Georges as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Balko!
Balko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Balko throwing damaging strikes from the back! Georges could be in trouble here!
Balko lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balko is punishing Georges with strikes - can he finish him?!
Balko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Georges hold on?!
Balko cracks Georges with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Georges from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Balko has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Georges.
Balko looking for the choke but no joy.
Balko lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balko lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Balko.
Balko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Georges has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Balko goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Georges escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Balko punching from the bottom.
Balko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Balko wants to get back to full guard but Georges has mounted him!
Balko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Balko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Georges wants to control but Balko is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Balko drops an elbow to the side of Georges's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balko working the head and body with strikes.
Georges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Georges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Balko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Balko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Balko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balko drops an elbow to the side of Georges's head.
Georges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Balko scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balko drops an elbow to the side of Georges's head.
Balko seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radley Balko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Balko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georges.
Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Balko is just out of range.
Georges gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Balko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Balko postures up and lands a big shot to Georges's brow.
Balko cracks Georges with a solid left hand.
Balko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Georges has momentary wrist control but Balko slips an elbow through the middle.
Balko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balko lands a couple of elbows.
Balko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balko throwing strikes from guard but Georges blocks nicely.
Balko landing with the ground and pound.
Georges is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Balko throwing strikes from guard but Georges blocks nicely.
Balko is in close to Georges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Balko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Balko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Balko stands up over Georges, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Balko landing some decent shots from guard.
Balko scoring with some ground and pound.
Balko working some strikes from top position.
Balko is working Georges over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balko landing some decent shots from guard.
Balko landing some decent shots from guard.
Balko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Balko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Georges is rocked!
Balko cracks Georges with a solid left hand.
Balko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Balko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balko chips away with some ground and pound.
Balko working some strikes from top position.
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!
Balko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Georges is still in real trouble! Can Balko finish him?
Balko throws a big right hand that misses.
Georges seems to have recovered his senses.
Balko works over Georges with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balko works over Georges with some ground and pound from guard.
Balko landing with the ground and pound.
Balko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Balko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balko lands a couple of elbows.
Balko chips away with some ground and pound.
Balko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balko is in close to Georges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balko is in close to Georges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balko stands up over Georges, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Balko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Georges has momentary wrist control but Balko slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Balko works over Georges with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balko stands up over Georges, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Balko lands a couple of elbows.
Balko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balko lands a couple of elbows.
Balko chips away with some ground and pound.
Balko is in close to Georges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Georges's head.
Radley Balko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balko chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radley Balko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Balko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Balko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Georges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Georges defends it well.
Balko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Balko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Georges with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Georges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balko working over Georges with some ground and pound. Georges looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Balko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Balko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Georges can do to turn this around?
Balko drops an elbow to the side of Georges's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balko lands a nice short elbow.
Balko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Georges is just riding it out for now. Balko eventually gives up the hold.
Georges punching from the bottom.
Balko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Georges with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Balko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Georges tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Balko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Radley Balko!
After the fight, Radley Balko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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